team 5 parts of a ship

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deck

In large vessels, any floor is known as a deck. In smaller pleasure boats, the deck usually refers to the upper horizontal surface closing the hall.

cabin

Is a part of a ship where the Captain and tripulation sleep

engine room

It is the designated space for the ship's main engine and its various components

hull

Settlement home designed as a welfare agency for needy families. It provided social and educational opportunities for working class people in the neighborhood as well as improving some of the conditions caused by poverty.

davits

Steel structures used to lower lifeboats, etc. into water

forecastle

That part of the upper deck of a ship forward of the after fore-shrouds.

bridge

The Command and Control of the ship; helm is located here

keel

The central longitudinal structural member of a ship to which all the frames, stem and sternpost are fastened.

waterline

The horizontal line on the hull of a boat where the water surface should be.

propeller

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

muster station

a place, especially on a ship, where people should gather if there is an emergency

lifeboat

a strong sea boat designed to rescue people from a sinking ship

mast

a tall pole that the sails hang from on a ship

rowlock

a"U' shaped piece of metal fitted on the side of a boat to hopld on oar in position.

port

the side of a ship or plane that is on your left when you are looking forwards. The part that is on your right is starboard.

rudder

(nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel

tiller

A long handle at the back of a boat that is used for controlling the direction that the boat moves in.

cargo hold

A ship's hold is a space for carrying cargo.

anchor

An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current.


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