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Ocean Liner Vocab
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Bow
The front part of a ship or boat
Stern
The rear part of a ship or vessel
Port
The left side of a ship when facing forward
Starboard
The right side of a ship when facing forward
Galley
The kitchen aboard a ship
Bridge
The area from which a ship is commanded
Keel
The structure along the bottom of a ship's hull, on which the framework of the whole is built
Hull
The watertight body of a ship or boat
Knot
A unit of speed in nautical miles per hour
Berth
A ship's allotted place at a dock; also refers to a bed on a ship
Chart
A map specifically designed for navigational purposes by marine travelers
Buoy
A floating marker that indicates the presence of underwater hazards, channels, or places for mooring
Bow Thrusters
Propulsion devices that make the bow (front) of the ship more maneuverable
Cabin
A private room or compartment on a ship
Gangway
A narrow, movable platform or bridge used to board or disembark from a ship or boat
Helm
The steering apparatus of a ship or boat
Leeward
The direction downwind from the point of reference on a vessel
Windward
The direction upwind from the point of reference on a vessel
Mast
A tall vertical pole on a ship that supports the sails and rigging
Aft
Toward the back of a ship
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