Wreck Commission. Court that investigates the causes and circumstances of a wreck. First sat in 1876.
Wrecker. One who deliberately causes a vessel to be wrecked. 2. One who plunders a wrecked vessel. 3. One whose duty is to remove cargo from a wrecked vessel on behalf of owners.
Wriggle. Rigol.
Wring. To strain and deform by excessive stress.
Wring Bolt. Bolt used, in wooden ship building, to bend a strake into position and hold it so until fastened.
Wring Staff. Wooden handspike used for setting up wring bolts.
Wrinkle. Small protruding bight in skin of a furled sail. 2. Short and pithy piece of helpful advice.
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