abandoned Permanently left behind; deserted

afterdeck The part of a ship's deck near the rear

bulkhead One of the walls that divides the cabin of a ship into compartments

buoy An anchored float, often with a bell or light, used on a lake or ocean to mark safe passage or to warn of danger

derelict A piece of property, usually a ship at sea, that has been deserted by its owner

discount To doubt the truth of something or regard it as a wild exaggeration

inquires A request for information

port side The left side of a ship as one faces forward

visibility The greatest distance over which it is possible to see

stern the rear part of a ship or boat

berths spaces for boats to dock or anchor

fore toward the front of a boat

galley the kitchen on a boat

render to provide

deputy an assistant