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The opposite of stern is bow. The stern is in the aft, the bow fore.
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What is the opposite of bow?
The opposite of "bow" is "stern" (the rear of a ship).
What is the stern of a boat?
The stern is the back side of the boat or ship, it is the exact opposite end of the boat from the bow or front. It is technically defined as the area built up over the stern post, extending upwards from the counter rail to the taffrail. On older sailing vessels, the stern of the ship was often the location of the captain's quarters.
Where is the quarterdeck located on a standard sailing ship?
In the past, the quarterdeck of a standard sailing ship is located behind the ship's main mast. The quarterdeck is used as a ceremonial area of the ship. Nowadays this deck is used as a stern and holds secondary weapons or seaplane catapults
What is the opposite of the stern?
The opposite of the stern (rear of the boat) is the bow, in the front.The extreme front of a boat or ship, above the water, is also called the prow or the stem, as in the phrase "from stem to stern."
What P is the name of the raised structue at the stern of a vessel esp a sailing ship?
This raised structure is known as the 'Poop' deck.
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.
What are ship directions?
bow=front stern=back port=left starboard=right 'a' in front means opposite(e.g. a-stern=front)
How were sailing ships different from galleys?
Sailing ships had rudders at the stern.
Where did the ship Titanic was sailing?
the was sailing ship titanic where to sailing was new york
What is the opposite of stern starts with a b?
The opposite of the stern is the bow.
What is at the rear of ship?
The stern.
What is the stern of a navy ship?
The stern of a navy ship refers to the rear or aft section of the vessel. It is typically where the ship's propulsion system, such as the engines and propellers, are located. The stern also often includes the ship's rudder, which helps to steer the vessel.
