Definition Terms Part of The Ship Flashcards
The distance between the extreme points of a ship, foreward and aft
Lenghth over all (lunghezza fuori tutto)
The perpendicular passes through the forward end of the freeboard length
forward perpendicular
The perpendicular passes through the aft end of the freeboard length
aft perpendicular
where is the forward draft measured?
The forward draft is measured in the perpendicular of the bow.
where is the aft draft measured?
The aft draft is measured in the perpendicular of the stern.
The highest aftermost deck of a ship
poop deck
The vertical distance from the waterline to the highest fixed part of a vessel.
air draft
The distance measured from the waterline to the upper edge of the deck plating at side of the freeboard deck amidships.
Freeboard
the intersection of bottom and side
bilge
that area from whitch the navigation and ship control is exercised
bridge
an extension of the sides of a ship
bulwark
A partial deck above the main deck at the bow of a ship over a forecastle.
forecastle deck
is a plate which runs longitudinally from stem to stern of the ship
keel plate
Front-most part of the ship’s bow
stem
is a decked structure on the freeboard deck, extending from side to side of the ship
superstructures
A horizontal line drawn along the top edge of the keel from midships.
baseline
A protruding at the bow of a ship just below the waterline
bulb
A rectangular base welded to the deck of the ship, upon which two vertical bitts are welded
bollard
The transverse curvature of the deck from the centerline down to the sides
camber of ship
It is the hull area which is most exposed to corrosion
boot top
The tallest mast, usually located in the center line of the ship
main mast
the mast fitted on the bow of the ship
fore mast
