answersLogoWhite

0

"Close aboard" is a Nautical term that refers to the position of another ship or a boat that is close enough to hurl a rope to.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How many feet is Close aboard is identified as?

600 yards for a ship and 400 yards for a boat or 1800 feet for a ship and 1200 feet for a boat


How many general alarms aboard a navy vessel?

There are three types of audible alarms on Navy vessels: General AlarmChemical AlarmCollision Alarm


What event resulted in the shift of the center of the navy social life from aboard ship to shore?

Alcohol was banned from U.S. Navy vessels in 1914.


What is the definition of aboard?

On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car., Alongside; as, close aboard., On board of; as, to go aboard a ship., Across; athwart.


What is the meaning of aboard?

On board; into or within a ship or boat; hence, into or within a railway car., Alongside; as, close aboard., On board of; as, to go aboard a ship., Across; athwart.


How do you write a sentence with aboard?

You may come aboard and stow your gear below. I'm making sure that all of our passengers are safely aboard before I close the hatch.


Who is navy cob?

COB stands for "Chief of the Boat", and is the senior enlisted member aboard an active commissioned submarine in the U.S. Navy, regardless of rank. The position aboard a submarine is equivalent to a ship or shore Command Master Chief; however, the COB can be a Senior Chief (or a Chief in rare circumstances). Typically if the COB is not a Master Chief, he is very close to becoming one, or at least has many years at the Senior Chief position.


What is the United States navy's definition of a ship?

A vessel that cannot be hauled aboard or carried by another


Who allowed women on navy ships?

Aside from nurses on hospital ships, the Department of the Navy began authorizing female sailors to serve aboard non-combat vessels during FY 1979. The first women reported aboard their respective ships by November 1, 1978.


How many bells run when rank of navy commander arrives?

A navy commander would be piped aboard his ship. The ship's bell is only rung to announce the time.


How many men were on Bonhomme Richard US Navy?

The complement of officers and enlisted crew aboard the 42-gun Navy warship Bonhomme Richard was approximately 380.


What time does navy federal close?

navy federal closes at 6 on weekdays