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2. 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 ...

3. Pilot ladder - Wikipedia

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   At a maximum interval of eight steps, the standard step is replaced by a spreader, which is an elongated version of the standard machined step, with a minimum length of 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in). The spreader's function is to prevent the ladder from twisting in the prevailing weather conditions when in use.

4. Jacob's ladder (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   A pilot ladder has specific regulations on step size, spacing and the use of spreaders. 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.

5. Rigging - Wikipedia

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   Rigging comprises the system of ropes, cables and chains, which support and control a sailing ship or sail boat's masts and sails. Standing rigging is the fixed rigging that supports masts including shrouds and stays. Running rigging is rigging which adjusts the position of the vessel's sails and spars including halyards, braces, sheets and ...

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

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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 ...

7. Ladder - Wikipedia

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   An extension ladder. A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or steps commonly used for climbing or descending. There are two types: rigid ladders that are self-supporting or that may be leaned against a vertical surface such as a wall, and rollable ladders, such as those made of rope or aluminium, that may be hung from the top.

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9. Davit - Wikipedia

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   Boat suspended from Welin Quadrant davits; the boat is mechanically 'swung out' HMS Victory in the 19th century, showing her boats suspended from wooden davits Gravity multi-pivot on cruiseferry Scandinavia Gravity Roller Davit Gravity multi-pivot davit holding rescue vessel on North Sea ferry Freefall lifeboat on the Spring Aeolian Frapping line Labeled Tricing Gripe Steps to launch davit ...