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Large Ships
A ship is commonly defined as having a bow (front) and stern (back), and is built for ocean travel for the purpose of commercial or military transport. Ocean liners, container ships, and destroyers are classified as ships.
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What is a compartment in a ship called?
It depends of the compartment of course, some are more important than others, but a general compartment I believe might be termed a 'berth.'
usually four miles per hour since there is a speed limit on canals.
Why cant they get the coast guard or army put hooks on the curise ship and stand it back up?
Because the ship is too large and heavy. You need to have a very large tow truck to stand up a tipped big rig, so you'd need a huge power to pull a cruise ship back up. And you'd have to have some way of anchoring the huge power so it didn't just pull itself toward the ship. Try it in a bathtub and see.
What is the most powerful battleship?
The Iowa Class battleship USS New Jersey (16" guns). New Jersey has the distinction of being history's last all gunned battleship to see combat (Vietnam).
The most powerful in history was the IJN Yamato (18" guns) & her sister the IJN Musashi (WWII): both rest on the bottom of the sea.
How does the clipper ship work?
It has many sails, so it moved quickly, more fast than other boats during that time.
What date was the qe2's maiden voyage?
QE2's official maiden voyage departed from Southampton, England on the 2nd of May 1969 for New York.
She had a 'mini maiden voyage' on 22 April in order to make sure the ship was ready, after various problems had been encountered in the previous months.
A ship with two or more masts?
There are a few categories for ships with two masts. The first and most common is called a "schooner" A ship falls into this category when it's second mast (the one to the rear) is taller than the one in the front. If the second mast is shorter than the first, the ship is either a "catch" or a "yall" depending on the position of the helm in relation to the second mast's boom.
Is there a cruise ship in the Caribbean called Freedom of the Seas?
Yes, the Freedom of the Seas is owned by Royal Caribbean and is sailing primarily in the Caribbean (at least in 2011).
How many boys died on the Titanic?
1,347 men, as opposed to 103 women. 53 children, but I can't find the children broken down by gender.
The word came into English usage in 1756 to mean a small three-masted vessel, but goes further back to the Arabic word shabback, meaning "small warship".
Greenland is a misnomer because it's a name of a land but it's very cold and not green at all.
What you should not where when abandoning a ship?
When abandoning a ship, you should avoid wearing heavy clothing or items that can weigh you down, such as boots or bulky jackets. Instead, opt for lightweight, waterproof attire to ensure mobility and buoyancy in water. Additionally, refrain from wearing any accessories that could snag or impede your escape, like long scarves or jewelry. Prioritize safety by wearing a life jacket and other flotation devices.
