Shotline Diving’s Glossary Terms

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Railroad Iron

refers to the iron bars or rails used in the construction of during the 19th…

Raymond I. “Skip” Couch

Raymond I. “Skip” Couch is a distinguished figure in the diving community of Clayton, New…

Rebuild

Rebuild: The process of extensively renovating or reconstructing a vessel to extend its service life,…

Rebuilt

Refers to significant structural repairs or modifications made to a vessel to extend its service…

reciprocating steam engine

A reciprocating steam engine is a type of steam engine that uses the energy from…

Registry Books of the Dominion of Canada

A comprehensive list of vessels on the registry books of the Dominion of Canada can…

Registry Number

Registry Number: Official identification number assigned to a vessel. US – United States C. Canada Br – British Fr…

Rick Neilson

A respected maritime historian and researcher specializing in the Great Lakes and Canadian shipping history….

Rideau Canal

Rideau Canal  • Definition: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and canal system connecting Ottawa to Kingston…

ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles)

ROVs, or Remotely Operated Vehicles, are unmanned, tethered underwater robots used for exploring and documenting…

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