Gunwales (pronounced as 'gunnels') are the top edge of the hulls, or sides, of a water craft.
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The hull.
The sides of any ship are "the hull".
It is called a "ship", a ship has both left and right sides.
A stop for a ship is called a port of call. A cruise ship might be said to make a stopover (or port call) at a port of call.
A 40 cannon ship will have 20 cannons on both sides in order to keep the ship protected on all side.
a ship maker.
a ship maker.
a ship sinker
Call at a port.
True-port & starboard.
The stern is the back end of a ship.