Questions and Answers
What does 'abaft' mean?
On or toward the rear of a ship.
What is the stern of a boat?
The after end of a boat.
What does 'amidships' refer to?
In the middle portion of the ship, along the line of the keel.
What is referred to as the bow of a ship?
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What does 'inboard' mean?
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What does 'outboard' mean?
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What does 'starboard' mean?
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What does 'port' mean?
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What is a centerline?
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What does 'aft' mean?
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What is the starboard beam?
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What is the port beam?
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What does 'starboard bow' mean?
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What does 'port bow' mean?
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What does 'forward' mean?
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What does 'athwartships' refer to?
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Study Notes
Shipboard Directions and Locations
- Abaft: Refers to a position on or toward the rear of a ship.
- Stern: The after end of a boat, synonymous with the term 'aft.'
- Amidships: Indicates the middle portion of the ship, aligned with the keel.
- Bow: The forward end of the boat, located at the front.
- Inboard: Describes a direction toward the center of the ship.
- Outboard: Describes a direction away from the center of the ship.
- Starboard: Defines the right side of the boat when facing the bow.
- Port: Refers to the left side of the boat when facing forward.
- Centerline: A line of symmetry that divides the port and starboard sides of a ship in vertical and horizontal sections.
- Aft: Indicates movement toward the stern of the ship.
- Starboard Bow: The front right side of the ship when facing the bow.
- Port Bow: The front left side of the ship when facing the bow.
- Forward: Movement toward the bow of the ship.
- Athwartships: Describes anything running from side to side across the ship.
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Test your knowledge of essential shipboard directions and locations with this quiz. Each question focuses on specific nautical terms related to the structure and positioning on a vessel. Perfect for those studying maritime navigation or sailing.
