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What is a Keel?
What is a Keel?
- The back of the boat
- The bathroom on a ship
- The front of the boat
- Heavy blade under a boat that helps keep it steady in the water (correct)
What is the Stern?
What is the Stern?
Back of the boat
What does the Tiller do?
What does the Tiller do?
Controls the rudder
Where is the Bow located on a boat?
Where is the Bow located on a boat?
What is the purpose of a Mainsail?
What is the purpose of a Mainsail?
What is a Jib?
What is a Jib?
What does the Boom do?
What does the Boom do?
What is the purpose of a Mast?
What is the purpose of a Mast?
What is the Hull?
What is the Hull?
What is the Rudder used for?
What is the Rudder used for?
What is a Deck?
What is a Deck?
What is Starboard?
What is Starboard?
What does Port refer to?
What does Port refer to?
What does Windward mean?
What does Windward mean?
What does Leeward refer to?
What does Leeward refer to?
What is the Head on a ship?
What is the Head on a ship?
What pronoun is used to refer to ships?
What pronoun is used to refer to ships?
Study Notes
Ship Components and Terminology
- Keel: A heavy structure beneath the hull that stabilizes the ship by preventing sideways motion.
- Stern: The rear part of the ship, opposite the bow.
- Tiller: A lever that the captain uses to steer the ship by manipulating the rudder.
- Bow: The front section of the boat, critical for navigation and cutting through water.
- Mainsail: The primary sail providing the majority of propulsion for the ship.
- Jib: The foremost sail on a single-masted vessel, helping with balance and speed.
- Boom: A horizontal pole attached to the mast, supporting the mainsail and aiding its orientation.
- Mast: A vertical structure that holds the sails, essential for catching wind and propulsion.
- Hull: The main body of the ship, housing the internal structure and compartments.
- Rudder: A steering device located at the stern, shaped like a flat piece of wood or metal, controlled by the tiller.
- Deck: The walking surface of the ship, where passengers can walk or sit.
- Starboard: The right side of the ship when facing forward, important for navigation terminology.
- Port: The left side of the ship when facing forward, opposite of starboard.
- Windward: The side of the ship that faces into the wind, which affects sail positioning.
- Leeward: The side of the ship that is sheltered from the wind, typically more comfortable for passengers.
- Head: The toilet facility on a ship, an important aspect of onboard sanitation.
- She: Pronoun traditionally used to refer to ships, reflecting personification in maritime culture.
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Test your knowledge of ship terminology with this quiz focused on the essential parts of a vessel. Each card features a term related to ships along with its definition, helping you understand maritime components better. Perfect for marine studies or sailing enthusiasts!
