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    Glossary of nautical terms

    Run

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    Rule of twelfths

    Rule of twelfths

    Rule of the road

    Rudder

    Rudder

    Rudder

    Rubbing strake

    Rubbing strake

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    Round the cans

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    Rotary stream, or current

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    Root berth

    Root

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    Rond anchor

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