Here's a wonderful list of Nautical Expressions in the Vernacular by Gibbons Burke. Sailing Log, Etc. There is a non-profit group trying to restore them to original state.
Any financial assistance is needed.
For more info. An interesting outlook. Being of nautical mind, I thought of vessels, this lead me to the days of old when men were men, and women typically lived longer because of it. Look at a common wedding. People are concerned about which side of the church they sit on.