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1. A towed or self-propelled flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river, canal or coastal transport of heavy goods. 2. Admiral ' s barge: A boat (or aircraft) at the disposal of an admiral (or other high ranking flag officer) for his or her use as transportation between a larger vessel and the shore, or within a harbor. In Royal Navy service ...
1. (ship's boat) A small, light boat propelled by oars or a sail, used as a tender to larger vessels during the Age of Sail. 2. (full-rigged pinnace) A small "race built" galleon, square-rigged with either two or three masts. 3. In modern usage, any small boat other than a launch or lifeboat associated with a larger vessel. pintle
Many types of ship, such as American PT boats and German U-boats, are officially known only by a hull number. In these cases, it can be best to spell out the ship type (e.g. German submarine U-238), but be sure the ship type name is correct. In many cases, the designation is not an abbreviation and may not relate directly to a ship's class or ...
This is a list of boat types. For sailing ships, see: List of sailing boat types
Trying something new: Describe the thrill and apprehension of stepping out of your comfort zone to try something new. 15. Conquering a fear : Write about a fear you faced and overcame, and how it ...
Boat insurance: It typically costs around 1 to 5 percent of the boat’s value. So, using the example above, the average annual cost of insurance for a $20,000 boat would be between $200 and ...
A command used when carrying a boat to start turning either bow or stern. "Take the run off" To stop rowing and hold the blades at a 45 degree angle in the water to slow the boat down. "Throw the boat, ready, up - and down" lift the boat above heads, and bring it down with the rowers all on one side to place it in the water; or the inverse ...
6. Music playlists can be compiled with your loved one’s favorite artists and songs. 7. Comfy, loose-fitting clothing, like sweatsuits, slip-on shirts, night gowns, bathrobes and lace-free shoes ...