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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. Accommodation ladder - Wikipedia

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   If the ladder is parallel to the ship, it has to have an upper platform. Upper platforms are mostly turnable. The lower platform (or the ladder itself) hangs on a bail and can be lifted as required. [citation needed] To prevent damage to boats going under the ladder as the water level rises and falls, a boat fender is fitted to the end of the ...

4. Ladder - Wikipedia

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   Boarding and pool ladders, also swim ladders and dive ladders. A ladder may be used on the side or stern of a boat, to climb into it from the water, and in a swimming pool, to climb out and sometimes in. Swimming pool ladders are usually made from plastic, wood or metal steps with a textured upper surface for grip and metal rails at the sides ...

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

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   Small platforms built into the sides of a ship to spread the shrouds to a more advantageous angle. Also used as a platform for manual depth sounding. chaloupe See chalupa. chalupa 1. A small boat that functions as a shallop, water taxi, or gondola. 2. In Portuguese, a small boat used for cabotage, propelled by either oars or sails. Those ...

6. Top (sailing ship) - Wikipedia

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   The top on a traditional square rigged ship is the platform at the upper end of each (lower) mast. [1] This is not the masthead " crow's nest " of the popular imagination – above the mainmast (for example) is the main-topmast, main-topgallant-mast and main-royal-mast, so that the top is actually about 1/4 to 1/3 of the way up the mast as a whole.

7. Dive boat - Wikipedia

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   Ladder entry may be used where there is a ladder into the water. Ladders may be fixed, folding or portable, and may be designed for use with swimfins. Lifting platform entry: The diver/s stand on a platform fixed to the boat by the lifting mechanism, and are lowered a short distance into the water. [9]