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2. Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z) - Wikipedia

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   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

3. Port and starboard - Wikipedia

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   Port side and starboard side respectively refer to the left and right sides of the vessel, when aboard and facing the bow. The port and starboard sides of the vessel always refer to the same portion of the vessel's structure, and do not depend on the position of someone aboard the vessel.

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

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   A piece of wood fitted to the after side of the stem post and the fore side of the sternpost of a clinker-built boat, where the planking is secured. [14] apparent wind The combination of the true wind and the headwind caused by the boat's forward motion. For example, it causes a light side wind to appear to come from well ahead of the beam.

5. Sternpost - Wikipedia

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   Side elevation of a sailing ship with the sternpost highlighted. A sternpost is the upright structural member or post at the aft end of a ship or a boat, [1] [2] to which are attached the transoms and the rearmost part of the stern. [3] The sternpost may either be completely vertical or may be tilted or "raked" slightly aft. [4]

6. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Saturday, December 14

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   If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Saturday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down

7. Sponson - Wikipedia

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   Model of a Pan Am Boeing 314 flying boat with its left sponson visible MS Princess of Scandinavia, a cruise-ferry with a side sponson. Sponsons are projections extending from the sides of land vehicles, aircraft or watercraft to provide protection, stability, storage locations, mounting points for weapons or other devices, or equipment housing.