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An object moving to either side is "moving athwartship". On a northbound ship, east (90 deg off the bow) is "starboard". An object lying in the water to the port or starboard is said to be "abeam". Aargh.
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What is a one-masted fore and aft-rigged vessel called?
yacht this was the original answer but this can refer to a powered vessel too. As in motor yacht. A one masted fore and aft rigged vessel is called a sloop and can have various sail plans e.g. Gaff rigged, bermudian rigged
What is the opposite word for fore?
In nautical terms it would be 'aft'. Fore is 'towards the front of the ship, aft is towards the back.
The same ship is now floating with draughts Fwd 5.92 m and Aft 5.32 m. What is her mean draft?
10001/999900
Can you get pregnant 16 days aft your period if your cycle is every 28?
Ovulation generally occurs between day 11 and day 21 of a woman's cycle.
What words can be made with these letters f t a d you b a l s f?
F T A D U B A L S F dub dubs sub sad lad lads lab labs buff fad fads tad daub fat fats sat bat bats daft stub tubs stab tab tabs laud lauds salt fault faults aft flat flats
What is the ship's rear?
The rear of a ship is called the stern aft To go to the rear is called going aft. The aft most part is the stern The rear of a ship or boat is called the "Aft" or the "aft end". Examples: "Take that line aft!". "When we turn, are you sure the aft end will clear that bouy?" Also nautically, "avast"The stern is the aft part of a ship or boat.
What is the aft of a ship called?
The "aft" of a ship is the rear of the ship. Sometimes called the "Fan tail"
What are forward and aft steering houses called on a ship?
The Bridge is forward and aft steering is refered to as after steering station.
Rear of a ship?
The rear of the ship is called the "stern". The front is called the "bow". The rear direction in a ship is "aft". (head "aft" to get to the "stern").
What is frothy water called at the aft of a ship?
The wake
What is the rear or aft end of the ship called?
Astern. It can be called the stern or fantail.
What is curved part of fore and aft sail called?
The "Luff".
What part of the ship is called aft?
The back end of the ship.
What is an aft cabin?
Sleeping quarters beneath the aft or rear section of the boat (sometimes called a mid cabin when located beneath the helm).
What is for fore and what are the aft sleeping areas called on a sailboat?
Beds on boats are called berths. The berths that go back under the cockpit are called quarter births. Sleeping areas are also called cabins. So you can have the fore and aft cabins too.
What does mizzenmast mean in English?
If a sailing ship has two masts, and the aft is shorter than the fore mast, then the aft mast is called a mizzen mast. And it is in english.
What on a sailboat are jib sheets?
The jib's sheet controls the angle of the jib (sail) to the wind. It is attached to the lower end of the jib that is farthest aft.
