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The highest deck at the stern of a large ship, typically above the captain's quarters.

A pirate, especially one who preyed on ships during the 17th-18th centuries in the West Indies.

A large, multi-decked sailing ship used primarily by European states from the 16th to 18th centuries.

To leave (someone) trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island.

A Spanish gold coin that was minted in the Americas and Spain and often used by pirates as depicted in literature.

A sudden, sharp increase in wind speed lasting minutes, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet.

A hard, dry biscuit or a piece of bread, often used as sustenance during long sea voyages.

A punishment at sea in which the victim is dragged under the keel of a ship from side to side and severely scraped by barnacles.

A short, broad sabre or slashing sword with a slightly curved blade, once used by sailors.

The lowest inner part of a ship's hull where the bottom curves to meet the sides; often where water collects and stagnates.

The person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a small one.

A Spanish coin and currency system popularly used in literature and movies about pirates.

A mark given to a person (especially in pirate lore) as a verdict of guilt or judgement, often signifying that the person has been sentenced to death.

Thick glass panes set in a ship's side or deck to let in light.

The sheltered side away from the direction of the wind.

The part of a ship's deck where the officers command the vessel, typically found near the stern.

The office or jurisdiction of an admiral in naval matters.

To deliberately sink a ship by cutting holes in the hull.

An alcoholic drink of beer diluted with water, often consumed by sailors.

A pole extending forward from the ship's prow, to which the forestays are fastened.

The name given to various flags flown to identify a ship's crew as pirates.

The third mast from the bow of the ship in vessels with three or more masts; the aft most mast in two-masted vessels.

A nautical unit of length equal to six feet, used primarily in the measurement of marine depths.

A daring adventurer; a person who engages in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance.

A triangular staysail at the front of a ship's mast.

A one-masted sailboat with a fore-and-aft mainsail and a single jib.

The steering apparatus of a ship, especially the tiller or wheel.

A pirate or privateer, especially along the Barbary Coast, and also used to describe a particular kind of fast ship.

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as the crew's living quarters.