bay A harbor.
A harborShelter for a ship along a coast is called a harbor.
A harbor
They took boats and rafts on voyages along the Pacific coast and didn't venture very far from it.
Civilian boats were drafted into service along the US east coast-line and operated as "anti-submarine boats." (Observers/Scouts/Lookouts).
A cove is a sheltered place along a coastline where the water is protected from strong waves and winds due to the surrounding land formations, such as cliffs or headlands. Coves are often calm and provide a safe anchorage for boats and a tranquil environment for swimming or relaxing.
For sailing ships near land the direction of the wind is important. If the wind is blowing towards the land that is the windward coast, and if blowing off the land and out to sea, that is the leeward coast. In strong winds, ships and boats will sometimes shelter close inshore so the land offers some protection - this sheltered area is called a lee. It's effectiveley like getting out of the wind by standing behind a wall
Land along an ocean or sea is called a coastline.
A plain that lies along a sea coast is called
Narrow indentations in the shoreline are typically referred to as coves or bays. These features are formed by the erosion of softer rock or sediment along the coast, creating sheltered areas that are often more protected from strong waves and currents. They can serve as natural harbors and are often characterized by calm waters, making them ideal for anchoring boats and supporting marine life.
it is actually a gulf
It is the Gulf Coast.
The Namib Desert is located on Africa's southwestern coast.