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What is the nautical term meaning behind?
The left of a ship is port and the right is starboard. Aft is the rear of a ship and the bow is the front of a ship.
Where does the name poop deck come from?
A Poop deck is the roof of the rear cabin on a naval ship. It comes from the French la poupe, meaning the stern (rear part) of a ship.Rumors notwithstanding, It's not the deck where all the birds land.
Nautical term meaning in or behind the stern of a ship?
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What is the stern of a submarine?
The term "Stern" is the Navy term for the aft (rear) section of any ship or submarine, generally referring to the rearmost portion of the vessel.
What is the meaning of aground?
On the ground; stranded; -- a nautical term applied to a ship when its bottom lodges on the ground.
When boating what is underway?
Under way is a term meaning that the boat (or ship) is moving through the water. If a ship is moving, it would be correct to say that she has way on her.
What is back -end?
It is just a generalised term meaning 'at the rear of, at the end of, behind. Or a derogatory term as in 'you have a face like the back end on a bus', or a north of England dialect word meaning 'autumn'
Where did the term Poop deck come from?
In ship architecture, the term 'Poop deck' refers to the deck area at the stern (rear, aft) part of the ship which is directly above a stern cabin. This deck is essentially the roof of the cabin in that location. The term derives from the French word for stern (la poupe).
What is AFT means in a cruise ship?
AFT on a cruise ship refers to the rear section or back of the vessel. It's opposite to the bow, which is the front of the ship. The term is often used in navigation and ship layout, indicating locations, amenities, or activities situated towards the back of the ship. For example, an aft cabin would be located at the back of the ship.
Why is the right side of a ship called starboard side?
The term "starboard" originates from Old English "steor" (meaning "steering") and "bord" (meaning "the side of a ship"). Historically, ships were steered with a rudder on the right side, making it the designated side for steering. Over time, "starboard" became the standard term to refer to the right side of a ship, distinguishing it from the left side, known as "port."
Why do they call the pilots seat the cockpit?
The term pilot was first used as a naval term in the early 1500's, meaning the person who steers the ship, which is not (necessarily) the same person as the captain. In the mid 1800's the term pilot also included a person who steers a balloon, and in the early 1900's its meaning was expanded to include a person who flies an airplane.
What is the meaning of 'classified vessel'?
The nautical term refers to ships and how they are used, such as a cruise ship would be classified as commercial rather than freighter.
