What is ship terminology?

The front of a boat is called the “bow,” and the back is the “stern.” “Starboard” refers to what is the right side of the boat if you’re facing the bow; “port” refers to what is the left side if you’re facing the bow. (To remember this, note that “port” and “left” each have four letters.)

What is it called when a big boat collapses?

Capsizing or keeling over occurs when a boat or ship is turned on its side or it is upside down in the water. The act of reversing a capsized vessel is called righting.

What is a reach in nautical terms?

Reaching. When the wind is coming from the side of the sailing craft, this is called reaching. A “beam reach” is when the true wind is at a right angle to the sailing craft.

What is it called when a boat leaves a dock?

Departure. The time at which your ship leaves a port. Disembark. Exiting the ship, usually at the end of your cruise. Deck.

What’s it called when a cruise ship leaves port?

Sailaway – Refers to both the beginning of a cruise vacation, when the ship leaves port (often accompanied by a party on deck), as well as departures during the cruise from scenic ports of call when passengers gather on deck to watch the ship depart.

What is mast in ship?

Definition of mast (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : a long pole or spar rising from the keel or deck of a ship and supporting the yards, booms, and rigging. 2 : a slender vertical or nearly vertical structure (such as an upright post in various cranes)

What is propeller in ship?

A propeller is a rotating fan-like structure that is used to propel the ship by using the power generated and transmitted by the main engine of the ship. A ship can be fitted with one, two and rarely three propellers depending upon the speed and manoeuvring requirements of the vessel.

What is the forward-most deck on a boat called?

Foredeck: The forward-most deck on a boat. “The anchor windlass is located upon the bow; you can access it from the foredeck.” Galley: An area on a boat where food is prepared. “John steamed up the lobsters on the stove in the galley.”

What is the difference between Draft and displacement on a boat?

Displacement: The weight of water displaced by a boat’s hull. “The boat displaces 18,200 pounds.” A boat’s displacement is equal to its weight at any given time, with any given load. Draft: The total distance a boat penetrates the water, from waterline to keel or appendage bottom.

Is boating terminology a barrier to communication?

Boating terminology can be a frustrating barrier to communication on a boat, especially between old salts and newbies. While it may appear as if the folks who use this sometimes confusing language are just speaking perplexing words to be snobby, that’s generally not the case.