Ships
A look into all things Nautical.
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31st Jul 2021 - Often referred to simply as The Yardarm, The Yard was actually wood Spars (or Poles), which were place on top and below Canvas Sail, when lifted up a …
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31st Jul 2021 - In their simplest form, Gangways were narrow passages inside a Ship, that connected The Quarterdeck to The Forecastle. These passages were used for tr …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term “Forecastle”, in relations to Seafaring terminology – describes that portion of a Sailing Vessel, which was “forward& …
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31st Jul 2021 - Although the origin of the name “Jacob’s Ladder” is somewhat obscure in Nautical Terms, it is linked to The Biblical Old Testament s …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bow-ship
31st Jul 2021 - Simply, the front most portion of any Ship or Vessel. Derived from The Old Norse word “Bogr” (meaning “Shoulder”), Bows were m …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/stern
31st Jul 2021 - Whereas the Front of a Vessel is The Bow, the Rear is known as The Stern. Used commonly with the related nautical term “Aft”. A Ships Ster …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Capstan was a mechanical device located on a Ship Deck that was used to apply force to move ropes and cables. It was a vertically placed, rotating …
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31st Jul 2021 - The “Crow’s” Nest is an observational Platform placed on a Ship’s Main Mast (mid-way), from which assigned Crewmen would …
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31st Jul 2021 - In Ship Building terminology, The “Jibboom” was a Spar (Pole) extension located on The Bow (Front) of A Ship or Sailing Vessel, which leng …
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31st Jul 2021 - Having two separate definitions, a Ship’s “Gunwale” was the top (or edge) of A Ship’s Side (which ran Amidships). Designed for …
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31st Jul 2021 - Related to a Ship’s Anchor, especially with Sailing Vessel’s, The Cathead was a wooden Beam located on either side of a Ships Bow. These B …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Nautical Term “Poop Deck” is in reference to The Decking or Roof Top of The Stern Structure that developed from large Fantail designs. …