Ship Driver General Ship Knowledge 3

Question 1

What is the rear-most part of a ship called?

Accepted Answer

Stern

Answer

The stern is the aft or rear section of a vessel.

Question 2

What is the primary function of a ship's rudder?

Accepted Answer

To steer the vessel

Answer

The rudder deflects water flow to change the ship's heading.

Question 3

What does 'displacement' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The weight of water the hull displaces, equal to ship's weight

Answer

Displacement equals the weight of water pushed aside, which equals the total weight of the floating ship.

Question 4

What is the bridge of a ship used for?

Accepted Answer

Commanding and navigating the vessel

Answer

The bridge is the command center from which the ship is navigated and controlled.

Question 5

What is a 'bulkhead' on a ship?

Accepted Answer

A vertical partition wall dividing the interior

Answer

Bulkheads are upright partitions that divide the hull into compartments for strength and watertight integrity.

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