Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the main body of the ship called?
Hull
What term refers to the aft (rear) part of the ship?
Stern
What is the central part of the ship known as?
Midship
What does the term ‘Fore’ refer to on a ship?
The front section of the ship
What is the very front part of the hull called?
Stem
When facing forward on the hull, which direction is ‘facing the stem’?
Forward
When facing aft on the hull, which direction is ‘facing the stern’?
Aft
What does ‘fore-and-aft’ imply in relation to a ship?
Any line running lengthwise along the ship
What is the left side of the ship called when facing forward?
Port
What is the right side of the ship called when facing forward?
Starboard
What is the term for the bottom exterior of the ship that runs along its length?
Keel
What is an exposed deck open to the elements referred to as?
Weather deck
What are non-continuous decks inside the ship called?
Flats/Platforms
What does ‘draught’ refer to in ship terminology?
The depth of the keel below the waterline at any point
What is the greatest width of the hull called?
Beam
What is the curve of the deck designed to allow water drainage known as?
Camber
What is a Bilge Keel?
A long projecting fin (or fins) designed to reduce the rolling motion of a ship.
Bilge keels help improve stability at sea.
What does it mean to Launch an object?
To drag or heave an object along.
This term is commonly used in maritime contexts.
What does it mean to Lift and Launch an object?
To lift an object and then heave it along.
This action often involves moving heavy equipment or cargo.
What does it mean to Fleet?
To shift an object a short distance.
This term is often used in the context of adjusting cargo or equipment.
What does it mean to Ship?
To place an object in its proper position.
This term can be used for cargo or equipment placement.
What does it mean to Unship?
To remove an object from its proper position.
This term is commonly used when unloading cargo.
How many cables are in one sea mile?
10 cables.
Cables are a unit of nautical measurement.
How many feet are in one fathom?
6 feet.
Fathoms are often used to measure water depth.
