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The aft end of a ship, the stern, will usually have a steering gear for each rudder. There will usually be mooring equipment on deck. Many ships have free-fall lifeboat davits mounted on teh stern as well. There will usually be an aft peak ballast tank.
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What part of a boat is the aft?
After end (aft). The after end (aft) of a boat is the stern, the rear end of the boat. Ship's 'behind' if you will.
What is the ship's rear?
The rear of a ship is called the stern aft To go to the rear is called going aft. The aft most part is the stern The rear of a ship or boat is called the "Aft" or the "aft end". Examples: "Take that line aft!". "When we turn, are you sure the aft end will clear that bouy?" Also nautically, "avast"The stern is the aft part of a ship or boat.
What part of the ship is called aft?
The back end of the ship.
What is the aft of a ship called?
The "aft" of a ship is the rear of the ship. Sometimes called the "Fan tail"
Where is the stern and aft on a ship?
The stern is the back end of the ship, the bow is the front end of the ship. Aft means close to or toward the stern of the ship eg Move the luggage aft Forward means close to or toward the bow of a ship. eg Move the luggage forward
Where is the aft on a ship?
The stern of the ship is aft, mister!
What is the rear or aft end of the ship called?
Astern. It can be called the stern or fantail.
What do sailors call the front end of a ship?
The front end of the ship is called the "Bow". On early ships many had what was called an "Forecastle" which was on the bow of the ship. This raised "castle" was useful in observing the enemy's decks.
Is aft a rocky port of a on cruise ship?
Aft is the back of the boat
Why aft of the ship safer than forward?
the ship's aft is safer than the forward bcos if the ship sinks or capsizes in most cases the stem will go into the water first .... so there is a greater possibility of escaping if a person is in the aft of the ship...
Rear of a ship?
The rear of the ship is called the "stern". The front is called the "bow". The rear direction in a ship is "aft". (head "aft" to get to the "stern").
What is the 'aft' of a sailor's ship?
Its the back. Fore is toward the front (forward) and aft is toward the rear. If something is running "fore and aft" is is parallel to the centerline of the ship. Like the line of masts in a multi-masted ship.
