TION, in nautical astronomy, is when two bodies have the same
longitude or right ascension.

CONN, CON, OR CUN, as pronounced by seamen. This word is derived from
the Anglo-Saxon _conne_, _connan_, to know, or be skilful. The pilot of
old was skillful, and later the master was selected to conn the ship in
action, that is, direct the helmsman. The quarter-master during ordinary
watches conns the ship, and stands beside the wheel at the conn, unless
close-hauled, when his station is at the weather-side, where he can see
the weather-leeches of the sails.

CONNECTING-ROD. In the marine engine, the part which connects the
side-levers and the crank together.

CONNINGS. Reckonings.

CONQUER, TO. To overcome decidedly.

CONSCRIPTION. Not only furnishes conscripts for the French army, but
also levies a number of men who are compelled to serve afloat.

CONSECRATION OF COLOURS. A rite practised in the army, but not in the
navy.

CONSIGN, TO. To send a consignment of goods to an agent or factor for
sale or disposal.

CONSIGNEE. The party to whose care a ship or a consignment of goods is
intrusted.

CONSIGNMENT. Goods assigned from beyond sea, or elsewhere, to a factor.

CONSOLE-BRACKET. A light piece of ornament at the fore-part of the
quarter-gallery, otherwise called a _canting-livre_.

CONSORT. Any vessel keeping company with another.--_In consort_, ships
sailing together in partnership.

CONSORTSHIP. The practice of two or more ships agreeing to join in
adventure, under which a strict division of all prizes must be made.
(_See_ TON FOR TON.)

CONSTRUCTION. In naval architecture, is to give the ship such a form as
may be most suitable for the service for which she is designed. In
navigation, it is the method of ascertaining a ship's course by
trigonometrical diagrams. (_See_ INSPECTION.)

CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. When the repair of damage sustained by the
perils of the sea would cost more than the ship would be worth after
being repaired.

CONSUL. An officer established by a commission from the crown, in all
foreign countries of any considerable trade, to facilitate business, and
represent the merchants of his nation. They take rank with captains, but
are to wait on them if a boat be sent. Commanders wait on consuls, but
vice-consuls wait on commanders (_in Etiquette_). Ministers and _charges
d'affaires_ retire in case of hostilities, but consuls are permitted to
remain to watch the interests of their country