You say, "el timón."
the spanish used a compass,astrolabe and a rudder
On a Spanish galleon, the rudder is typically located at the stern, or rear, of the ship. It is attached to the hull and controlled by a helm or steering wheel, allowing the crew to navigate and steer the vessel effectively. The design of the rudder played a crucial role in the galleon's maneuverability during voyages and naval battles.
rudder ?
sword in the hand of a fool.
Bringing the rudder (the part of the boat that is in the water and steers the boat) or the tiller (the stick that is attached to the top of the rudder so you can turn it) amidship means to bring it to the centerline of the boat so there is no turning - to steer straight.
The Rudder was invented by the Chinese in the "First century A.D"
The rudder stears the boat
Rudder trunk is a space between carrier bearing and bush of the rudder stock of a ship's and the space is located just above rudder.
A wheel is connected to the rudder, when you turn the wheel it turns the rudder. The water flowing by the boat is pushed in either direction by the orientation of the rudder.
It helps stear, the size of the rudder depends on the size of the ship
The motto of Rudder Middle School is 'Rudder kids are worth whatever it takes.'.
The boat's rudder was broken.