The mermaid on the front of a ship is commonly referred to as a "figurehead." Figureheads were traditionally carved wooden sculptures that adorned the bow of ships, often depicting mythological figures like mermaids, to symbolize protection and good fortune during voyages. They served both decorative and practical purposes, helping to identify the ship and instill a sense of pride among the crew.
Mermaids don't even exist It is called a figure-head and it doesn't have to be a mermaid, can be pretty well almost anything.
The front of a ship is called the bow or the prow.
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'.
The front part of a ship is called the bow.
The front of a boat is called a bow.
bow
The front end of the ship .
A large ship
Bow
The front part of a boat or a ship is called bow.
The front is called the bow, and the back is called the stern.
The bow is the front end of the ship, with the stern being the back end.