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Ships are generally distinguished from boats on the basis of size, shape, load capacity, and tradition. Remember it is only recently that watercraft have been mechanically powered and historically a "ship" was a sailing vessel with at least three square-rigged masts and a full bowsprit.
The modern definition of a ship is "a vesicle for transporting people or goods by sea (air - airship, or in space- spaceship).
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What are the statues at the prow of a ship called?
A statue at the prow of a ship is called a "Figurehead".
Where ship captain and controls his ship is called?
bridge
What is the commander of a ship called?
The commander of a ship is the Captain.
What is the record of a ship called?
It is the ship's log, or a logbook.
What was the name of William the Conqueror's ship?
His ship was called Centre Thorvald Viking Ship.
Is a ship called a she?
A ship called she because a ship is always WET
Why is a ship called she?
A ship called she because a ship is always WET
The northern ironclad ship was called this?
The Confederate ship was called the Merrimack and the Union ship was called the Monitor.
What is it called when you give a ship a name?
It is called "christening" the ship. When a ship is named, it is "christened."
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 a ship steerers called?
Ship steerers are called helms.
What is a ship with A left side called?
It is called a "ship", a ship has both left and right sides.
What are names for the back and front of a ship?
The " front "or forward part of a ship is called the bow the "back" or aft part of a ship is called the sternThe front of a ship is called the 'bow' or the 'prow'. The back of a ship is called the 'stern'.
Is there a ship called The Olympic?
There was a ship called the Olympic. She was the sister ship of the Titanic. She ran from 1911 to 1935.
What is the blue Peter ship called?
The ship is called Blue Peter
What are the rooms on a ship called?
Rooms on a ship are called cabins and suites; floors are called decks.
What is a bunk on a ship called?
A bunk on a ship.
