6 Questions
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Keel = Runs from bow to stern and is the spine of the ship Mast = Mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment Longitudinal Frame = Runs bow to stern parallel to the keel Rudder = Primary means of steering a ship
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Frames = Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel Plating = The skin of the ship (Outer, Deck, Inner Bottom) Bilge = Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces Stem = Forward end of the keel extending up the bow
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Main Deck = The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel Weatherdeck = Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside Lifelines = Lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for the purposes of safety Forecastle = The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Length Overall (LOA) = Total length of the ship from bow to stern Length at the Waterline (LWL) = Length of the ship under the water Waterline = Where the hull meets the surface of the water Freeboard = Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Stern post = Aft end of the keel extending up the stern Fantail = The part of the main deck aft, often where the flightdeck is located Propeller = Also known as a screw Rudder = Primary means of steering a ship
Match the following parts of a ship with their definitions:
Bilge = Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces Keel = Runs from bow to stern and is the spine of the ship Stem = Forward end of the keel extending up the bow Stern post = Aft end of the keel extending up the stern
Study Notes
Ship Structure
- Keel: the spine of the ship, running from bow to stern
- Frames: ribs of the ship, fastened to the keel and numbered starting at the bow
- Longitudinal Frame: runs from bow to stern, parallel to the keel
- Plating: the outer, deck, and inner bottom skin of the ship
Ship Dimensions
- Length Overall (LOA): the total length of the ship from bow to stern
- Length at the Waterline (LWL): the length of the ship under the water
- Waterline: where the hull meets the surface of the water
- Freeboard: the amount of hull visible from the waterline to the main deck, measured in feet
Ship Components
- Mast: mounting point for radar and telecommunication equipment
- Rudder: the primary means of steering a ship
- Propeller: also known as a screw
Ship Decks
- Main Deck: the uppermost sheltered deck, running the entire length of the vessel, also known as the 1st Deck
- Weatherdeck: any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside
- Lifelines: lines erected around the edges of the main and weatherdecks for safety purposes
Ship Sections
- Forecastle: the part of the main deck forward of the mast
- Fantail: the part of the main deck aft, often where the flightdeck is located
Test your knowledge of the different parts that make up a ship, including the keel, frames, plating, bilge, and more. Learn about the structure and components of a ship from bow to stern.
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