The world of navigation has its own unique language, a rich tapestry of words and phrases woven into maritime history and culture. From the earliest days of human exploration to...
The world of navigation has its own unique language, a rich tapestry of words and phrases woven into maritime history and culture. From the earliest days of human exploration to the modern age of advanced navigation technology, marine terminology serves as a bridge between sailors, a means of communication across vast oceans and stormy waters. Whether you are an avid sailor, a marine history enthusiast or just an intrigued traveler, understanding these 20 nautical words will help you unlock a treasure trove of maritime knowledge and... make your stayon boardeven more pleasant.
Mooring— I maneuver and stop a vessel next to a pier, pontoon or other port facility.
Board— The side part (wall) of the hull.
Breeze— Local coastal wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day and from the land to the sea at night.
Displacement— The amount of water displaced by the ship when sailing. It differs:
volumetric— equal to the volume of the underwater part of the vessel (in m³);
mass— equal to the mass of the displaced water (in tonnes).
Knot— A unit of speed at sea equal to one nautical mile per hour (1 kn = 1,852 km/h).
Dock— Port facility for repair, cleaning and painting of the underwater part of ships.
Echolot— An electronic instrument for measuring the depth under the vessel by means of sound waves.
Illuminator— Round or oval window with thick glass on a ship or yacht.
Kabel— A nautical measure of distance approximately equal to 1/10 of a nautical mile (about 185 meters).
Kambuz— Ship's kitchen.
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Cabin— A separate room on a vessel for crew or passengers.
Kaye— Fortified port facility, next to which ships and boats dock.
Cockpit— A concave or open space in the deck of a boat or yacht intended for crew and management.
Kiel— The main longitudinal structural element of the hull, located along the bottom from the nose to the stern, which ensures the strength and durability of the ship.
Breast milk— The back of a ship or boat.
Nautical mile— A nautical measure of distance equal to 1,852 meters and corresponding to one minute of latitude.
Bridge— A platform or room on the upper part of the ship from which management, navigation and observation is carried out.
Deck— The horizontal roof surface of the hull of a vessel.
Ponton— A floating facility used as a pier, bridge or mooring platform.
Piercing— Damage or hole in the hull of a ship caused by impact, accident or corrosion.
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