Ship Driver General Ship Knowledge 2

Question 1

What is the term for the right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward?

Accepted Answer

Starboard

Answer

Starboard is the right-hand side of a vessel when looking toward the bow.

Question 2

What does the term 'draft' refer to on a ship?

Accepted Answer

The vertical distance from the waterline to the keel

Answer

Draft is the depth of the vessel below the waterline, measured to the bottom of the keel.

Question 3

Which part of a ship is the 'bow'?

Accepted Answer

The front

Answer

The bow is the forward-most part of a ship's hull.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a ship's keel?

Accepted Answer

To provide structural backbone and stability

Answer

The keel runs along the bottom centerline and provides the main structural strength and stability.

Question 5

What does 'beam' measure on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The width at its widest point

Answer

Beam is the maximum width of a vessel.

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