What is the stern of a boat?

The front of a boat is called the bow, while the rear of a boat is called the stern. When looking towards the bow, the left-hand side of the boat is the port side. And starboard is the corresponding word for the right side of a boat.

Why is it called a stern?

Originally, the term only referred to the aft port section of the ship, but eventually came to refer to the entire back of a vessel. The stern end of a ship is indicated with a white navigation light at night.

What is port and stern?

Port: the left side of the ship, when facing forward (opposite of “starboard”). Starboard: the right side of the ship, when facing forward (opposite of “port”). Stern: the rear of a ship (opposite of “bow”). Topside: the top portion of the outer surface of a ship on each side above the waterline.

What are the four directions on a ship?

Do you know the four directions on a boat? That’s right! Bow, stern, port and starboard!

What does full astern?

2 : in a reverse direction : backward The ship went full speed astern.

Where is stern on a boat?

Stern: The back of the boat is called the stern. Sternlight (all-round light): The light affixed to the stern of a boat that shines 135 degrees is called a sternlight. Transom: The vertical section at the stern that houses the boat’s motor is called the transom.

What are all the parts of a boat?

Every boat operator should know the following terms and definitions.

• Bow : Front of a boat.
• Stern : Rear of a boat.
• Starboard : Right side of a boat.
• Port : Left side of a boat.
• Hull : Body of a boat.
• Gunwale : Upper edge of boat’s side (generally pronounced gunnel)
• Cleat : Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.

What is the nose of a boat called?

The bow (/baʊ/) is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway.