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2. Jacob's ladder (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   It is the use of spreaders (long treads that extend well past the vertical ropes) in a pilot ladder that distinguishes it from a Jacob's ladder. When not being used, the ladder is stowed away, usually rolled up, rather than left hanging. On late 19th-century warships, this kind of ladder would replace the normal fixed ladders on deck during battle.

3. Bow (watercraft) - Wikipedia

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   The bow (/ b aʊ /) is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, [1] the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway. The aft end of the boat is the stern. [2] Prow may be used as a synonym for bow or it may mean the forward-most part of the bow above the waterline.

4. Glossary of nautical terms - Wikipedia

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5. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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   During the Age of Sail, canal boats typically lacked sail s and mast s and relied on towboat s and mules to move from place to place. [36] canal schooner. Also sailing canal boat or sailing canal schooner. A specialized type of canal boat developed in North America in the early 19th century and used on the Great Lakes and in Lake Champlain.

6. Bayfield 29 - Wikipedia

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   Unconventionally there is no bow "V" berth and instead the bow is occupied by a large head, instead. The galley is located on the starboard side just forward of the companionway ladder. The galley is L-shaped and is equipped with a two-burner alcohol-fired stove, an icebox and a stainless steel sink. A navigation station is opposite the galley ...

7. Stem (ship) - Wikipedia

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   The bow of the oil and chemical tanker Bro Elizabeth in dry dock in Brest, France. This ship does not have a stem. The stem is the most forward part of a boat or ship's bow [1] and is an extension of the keel itself. It is often found on wooden boats or ships, but not exclusively.