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Nautical Terms
General nautical terminology and parts of a boat and hull.
General nautical terminologyParts of a boat and hull
8 guided lessons · 15 practice questions · 15 flashcards
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- Distinguish the vessel's ends from directions of movement and use bow, stern, fore, aft and amidships correctly in a crew instruction.
- Identify the vessel's port and starboard sides from any position aboard and relate them to navigation sidelights without confusing buoyage regions.
- Explain hull, waterline, draught, freeboard, keel and rudder, and identify which measurement constrains entry into shallow water.
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If a crew member is asked to move aft, where should they move?
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