1. found in Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea
Nautical Terminology
found in Hemingway’s
The Old Man and the Sea

2. Tuna/Albacore
a large and valuable food fish.
Fish

3. Fish Dolphin fish / Mahi-mahi / Dorado
a small to medium sized food fish.
Fish

4. Flying Fish
small type of fish that jump over the surface of the ocean; contain very little edible meat.
Fish

5. Bonito –
A medium-sized ocean fish; edible, but not tasty
Fish

6. Marlin
Fast, strong species of swordfish known for being difficult to catch.
Fish

7. Sharks Mako Galanos Species of large gulf sharks.
White-tipped shark; infamous for attacking hooked tuna
Sharks

8. Birds Gull – large species of sea bird
Tern – small species of sea bird
Birds

9. Parts of a boat Bow – front Gunwhale – topmost wooden planking
Hull – a boat’s main body
Oakum – a fiber used for filling in cracks
Thole pins – used to hold oars on a boat
Thwart – center bar in a skiff; used as seat
Tiller – steering bar at the back of the skiff
Towing bit – metal post for tying
Parts of a boat

10. Skiff with sail and tiller

11. Fisherman’s tools Gaff – a fishing spear Plummet – a hanging weight
Hook
Barb: the curved, barbed end of the hook
Shank: the straight part of the hook
Sheet – rope
Skiff – small, flat bottomed boat
Spoon – a spoon shaped fishing lure
Fisherman’s tools