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2. 5-inch/38-caliber gun - Wikipedia

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   On pedestal and other mounts lacking integral hoists, 12 to 15 rounds per minute was the rate of fire. [7] Useful life expectancy was 4600 effective full charges (EFC) per barrel. [8] The 5"/38 cal gun was mounted on a very large number of US Navy ships in the World War II era.

3. Seatpost - Wikipedia

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   The size of the seatpost is dependent upon the internal dimensions of the seat tube of the bicycle frame. They come in various diameters, lengths and offsets. Offset is the distance between the centerline of the seatpost tube, and the centerline of the clamp area. Shims are often available to adapt a too-small seatpost to a too-large seat tube.

4. Ship motions - Wikipedia

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   The turning rotation of a vessel about its vertical/Z axis. An offset or deviation from normal on this axis is referred to as deviation or set. This is referred to as the heading of the boat relative to a magnetic compass (or true heading if referenced to the true north pole); it also affects the bearing.

5. Bowsprit - Wikipedia

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   Bowsprit held down by a bobstay Bowsprit with forestays and bobstays. The bowsprit of a sailing vessel is a spar extending forward from the vessel's prow.The bowsprit is typically held down by a bobstay that counteracts the forces from the forestays.

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7. Stroke (position) - Wikipedia

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   When the boat has more than one rower, the rower closest to the stern of the boat is referred to as "stroke". This is the most important position in the boat, because the stroke rower sets the stroke rate and rhythm for the rest of the crew to follow. Stroke seat has to be a very calm and yet very competitive individual.