In appearance from the vantage point of a lookout or other person viewing activity in the vicinity of a ship, e.g., another ship off the starboard bow with her side facing the viewer's ship could be described as 'broad on the starboard bow' of the viewer's ship.
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TRAILBOARD
A decorative board at the bow of a vessel, sometimes bearing the vessel's name.
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BUMPKIN
The spar projecting from stern of ship
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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TRAMP FREIGHTER
A cargo ship engaged in the tramp trade.
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CORDAGE
Ropes in the rigging of a ship
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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WEATHER SIDE
The side of a ship exposed to the wind.
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DOGWATCH
A short, evening period of watch duty on a ship
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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