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The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.
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A "gunwale" is the upper edge of the side of a boat (any side). The name derives form the time when cannon were mounted on boats and the "gunwales" were where these cannon were mounted.
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The gunwales are located along the upper edges of the sides of a boat, serving as the structural framework that supports the deck and provides additional stability. They typically run from the bow (front) to the stern (back) and can be found at the waterline, marking the transition between the hull and the deck. Gunwales often provide a surface for mounting accessories and can also enhance the boat's overall strength and integrity.
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The sides of a ship are the hull. The top of the hull are the gunwales (pronounced gunnels). A ship could be loaded to the gunwales (low in the water).
The gunwales, the anchors, the name, and the Plimsoll line.
The gunwales is the top edge of the side of a boat.