Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms.

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C. Patrick Labadie Collection

The C. Patrick Labadie Collection is a renowned archive of historical materials documenting the maritime...

Cabin Cruiser

A cabin cruiser is a type of recreational motorboat equipped with a cabin that provides...

Canada Steamship Lines

Canada Steamship Lines (CSL)  A major Canadian shipping company founded in the early 20th century, specializing...

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association

Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association (CHAA) is an organization dedicated to...

Canadian Ship Registers

https://greatlakesmuseum.ca  A repository of ship registration data maintained by the Marine Museum of the Great Lakes,...

Canadian War Museum

https://www.warmuseum.ca A national museum dedicated to Canada’s military history. Its exhibits and collections include information on...

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM) The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM), located in Hamilton, Ontario, is...

Canal Schooner

A canal schooner is a type of sailing vessel specifically designed to navigate narrow and...

Cape Vincent

Cape Vincent, New York  • Definition: A small village located where the St. Lawrence River meets...

Cape Vincent Eagle

Cape Vincent Eagle  • Publication Period: The Cape Vincent Eagle was published from approximately 188? to...

Capstan

Capstan: A rotating machine used on ships to wind ropes or cables, typically for raising...

Capt. J.W. Hall

Captain Captain J.W. Hall was a prominent 19th-century Great Lakes mariner, known for his long...

Carleton Island

 A historically significant island used during the American Revolution and War of 1812, with ruins...

Carvel Planked

A shipbuilding technique where wooden planks are fastened edge-to-edge to a frame, creating a smooth...

Caulking

The process of sealing seams between planks to ensure a vessel is watertight

CBC News

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is Canada’s national public broadcaster, established in 1936. CBC News...

Centerboard

Glossary Term: CentreboardDefinition: A centreboard is a pivoting or retractable keel-like structure used in sailing vessels...

Chatham Weekly Planet

A 19th-century newspaper published in Chatham, Ontario, that covered local news, politics, and commerce. It...

Chicago

Chicago is a major port city located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in...

Chippewa Bay

A scenic bay located in the St. Lawrence River, renowned for its natural beauty, historical...

Clayton

 • Clayton, NY: Town of Clayton Official Website  • Definition: A historic river town in the...

Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio  • Historically a shipbuilding centre and a key player in the Great Lakes iron...

Clinker-built

Clinker-Built ConstructionClinker-built (also known as lapstrake) is a traditional method of wooden boat construction in...

Condenser

Definition: A condenser on a ship is a mechanical device designed to condense steam back into...

Conversion

Conversion: The process of modifying a vessel’s structure and equipment to serve a different function than...

Cornwall, Ontario

Cornwall: A key port on the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence River. Historically significant...

Cunningham’s patented self-reefing topsail

Cunningham’s Patented Self-reefing Topsail: An innovative type of sail designed by Captain Cunningham in the...

Custom-House Measure

Custom-House Measure: A tonnage measurement used for customs and regulatory purposes, often reflecting the cargo-carrying...

Cutter

Cutter  • Definition: Similar to a sloop but with two or more headsails and a bowsprit.  •...