| A | B |
|---|
| blubber | the fat of the whale from which oil is obtained |
| swell | a huge wave in the sea |
| helm | wheel that steers a boat |
| vengeance | the return of an injury for an injury |
| marine | of the sea or ocean |
| rigging | ropes used to secure the sails on a ship |
| first mate | officer directly below the Captain in rank who carries out the Captain's orders |
| boatsteerer | a harpooner; someone who tries to stab the whale with a lance |
| omen | a sign of future good or evil |
| wharf | similar to a pier within a harbor where ships anchor |
| Quakers | members of a certain religious group |
| cabin boy | young boy on a ship learning how to be a sailor |
| lethal | something dangerous and capable of causing death |
| hardtack | flat bread usually very hard |
| cask | a barrel |
| gam | a visit between two ships' crews |
| port side | left side of a boat or ship |
| knots | measurement of speed at sea |
| chaos | massive confusion |
| yarn | a story told by sailors |
| Nantucket Sleigh Ride | the boat ride when a whale is harpooned |
| whaleship | a large ship used to hunt whales |
| knockdown | a ship turned on its side because of a huge wind |
| starboard side | the right side of a ship |
