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What P is the name of the raised structue at the stern of a vessel esp a sailing ship?
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This raised structure is known as the 'Poop' deck.
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What does the USS Constitution have 3 of?
The USS Constitution is a 3-masted Heavy Frigate. In sailing, the masts (bow to stern) on a square-rigged sailing vessel are the Foremast, Mainmast, and the Mizzenmast.
What does the term aft mean in sailing lingo?
The term aft in sailing lingo refers to the rear area of the boat. The aft portion may also be described as the are closer to the stern of the vessel. These are interchangeable.
What does come about mean?
It depends on the context. If it is a nautical context, it means to shift your sails and rudder in a fashion that brings your boat around to a new heading with the bow or stern passing through the wind in the process. This can be done by tacking or gybing in a sailing vessel. If it is not referring to a boat, "come about" means "to occur" or "to happen."
It is the name of a wooden sailing ship from china?
The most common name for a Chinese wooden sailing ship that I can think of is the Junk. High bow and stern, various rigging of sails, more of a coaster than a blue water vessel.
How were sailing ships different from galleys?
Sailing ships had rudders at the stern.
What is opposite of the stern on a sailing ship?
The opposite of stern is bow. The stern is in the aft, the bow fore.
Where is a vessel's stern located?
The stern is the rear of a boat or ship.
What is the stern side?
The stern is the aft or back end of a vessel.
What side is stern?
The stern is the aft or back end of a vessel.
If a vessel is trimmed by stern is it deeper in the water aft?
Yes, a vessel trimmed by the stern has a greater draft aft. Trimming by the stern increases stability of the vessel, but increases the turning radius of that vessel. For a given hull shape (form or geometry) and block coefficient, trimming by the stern can have some profound effects on the behavior of the vessel as it comes about, particularly at speed.
Toward the stern?
Towards the stern or aft is towards the rear of the vessel.
Where is the astern on a vessel?
The stern is the back end. Astern is 'toward' the stern.
