steerageway

steer·age·way

(stîr′ĭj-wā′)

The minimum rate of motion relative to the water required for a ship or boat to be maneuvered by the helm.

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steerageway

(ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ)

(Nautical Terms) nautical enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered

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steerageway - (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered

sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor

speed, velocity - distance travelled per unit time

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steerageway

n → Steuerkraft f

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We reported the exclusive story on USS Franklin (CV 13), which Was preparing for air strikes in Japan when two Japanese bombs hit the ship, In spite of heavy casualties, the ship's crew fought until the fires were checked, steerageway was regained and the ship triumphantly pulled in to port without sinking.