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NS101
USNA Seamanship and Navigation Course
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Undergraduate 1
04/29/2014

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Term
Body of the ship
Definition
Hull
Term
Spine
Definition
Keel
Term
Ribs
Definition
Frames
Term
Skin
Definition
Plating
Term
Lowest point on the ship and below the engineering spaces
Definition
Bilges
Term
Stem
Definition
Forward most frame extending upward from the keel.
Term
Sternpost
Definition
Aft most frame extending upward from the keel.
Term
Main Deck
Definition
The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck
Term
Weatherdeck
Definition
Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is outside
Term
Foc'sle
Definition
The part of the main deck that is forward of the mast.
Term
Freeboard
Definition
Amount of hull that can be seen from the waterline to the main deck.
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Length at the waterline
Definition
Length of ship at the waterline
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Length overall
Definition
Total length of ship from bow to stern. Important for when docking between two ships.
Term
What is trim
Definition
Trim occurs when a ship is tilted forward or aft. It is more permanent, most often due to weight distribution either by cargo or liquid in tanks.
Term
what is list
Definition
List occurs when a ship is tilted to port or starboard. It is more permanent, most often due to weight distribution either by cargo or liquid in tanks.
Term
How tall is each draft number painted on the side of a ship?
Definition
6 inches
Term
If the water is at the bottom of the number 24 what is the draft reading?
Definition
24 feet
Term
What if the waterline is at the top of the number 24?
Definition
24 feet, 6 inches
Term
Difference between deck and level?
Definition
Everything above the main deck is a level and on a compartment bullseye is preceded by a zero.
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