| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| forward | Go forwards |
| back | Go backwards |
| left | Go left with no turning |
| right | Go right without turning |
| stop | Stop the ship |
| turn * | Turn into a pointed direction |
| port | Turn left |
| starboard | Turn right |
| come about | Turn the ship around |
| * full | Go at full speed in a pointed direction |
| raise anchor | Raise the anchor |
| drop anchor | Drop the anchor |
| drydock | Turn the ship into deed |