what was the stern used for
Yes, it was essential that all rowers be protected from attacking forces.
The windward side of the boat is the side of the boat that the wind is hitting. the other side of the boat that is sheltered from the wind is the Leeward side. In other words ... the windward side of the boat is the side that is closest to the source of the wind.
They have shields outside there ships because when other people on ships come along they are ready to battle them.
Port side refers to the left side of a boat.
The port side of a boat is the left side, the starboard is to the right.left side
it is on the left hand side of the boat
The side of the boat known as "estribor" is the starboard side.
On a boat, the right side is the starbord side; the left side is called port.
A Trimaran is a boat with three hulls.
The right side of a boat is the starboard.
the side of a boat or the rail
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