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18 Cards in this Set
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athwartship
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across; at right angles to
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bow
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the foward end of a ship or boat
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bulkhead
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a vertical partition on a ship
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companionways
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deck opening giving access to a ladder
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compartments
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interior space of a ship
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decks
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horizontal planking or plating that divides a ship into layers
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flats
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plating or gratings installed to provide working or walking surfaces above bilges
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for and aft
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lengthwise direction on a ship
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forcastle deck
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deck above the main deck at the bow
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gallery deck
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first half or partial deckbelow the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
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hull
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the supporting body of a ship
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keel
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the backbone of a ship
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levels
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a general term used to designate deck heights above the main deck
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port
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to the left of the centerline when facionf foward
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quarterdeck
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area designated for the conduct of official functions
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starboard
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to the right of the centerline when facing foward
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stern
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the aftermost part of a vessel
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waterline
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the waterline along the hull of a ship afloat
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