Superstructure
Bridge etc which rises above the ship's main structure.
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superstructure - Cabins and rooms above the deck of a ship.
swab - 1 - A mop made from rope. 2 - To use such a mop.
swinging bridge - A bridge that swings away from the waterway so that boats may pass beside it.
superstructure - Any above deck structure.
surf - Breaking waves; waves breaking a bar, reef or shore.
surge - When a rope renders round a belaying pin.
superstructure
The hull, cockpit, deck, bridge, and other major components of a boat outside the rig.
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Forecastle: 1. A superstructure at or immediately aft of the bow of a vessel. 2. The quarters for the crew of a merchant ship.
Fore or Forward: Towards the bow of a vessel.
DECK HOUSE- Small superstructure on the top deck of a vessel which contains the helm and other navigational instruments.
SHELTER DECK A term applied to a deck fitted from stem to stern on a relatively light superstructure.
Break of the Poop - The forward end of a ship's after superstructure, where the poop deck descends to the upper deck.
FO'C'SL uppermost and most forward enclosed area on the ship; also, crew's quarters FOREDECK the exposed deck forward of the ship's superstructure FOUL the opposite of clear, as in tangled lines or chain, ...
was divided internally into separate compartments by partitions which were made as water-tight as possible, and also supplied with the means of pumping out water; when transported overland with an army a pair of demi-pontoons and the superstructure ...
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Anything above the main deck is superstructure.
Middle or Waist deck The upper deck amidships, the working area of the deck.
Orlop deck: The deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line.
Pallet Convertor
Superstructure which can be applied to a pallet to convert it into either a box or post pallet.
Pallet Rack
A skeleton framework, of fixed or adjustable design, to support a number of individual pallet loads.
(c) On vessels so configured that a number on the hull or superstructure would not be easily visible, ...
Porthole Watertight window in the ships side or superstructure for ventilation and light.
RACON Beacon giving characteristic signal when triggered by ship's radar set.
Hull - The main structural body of a vessel, excluding superstructure, masts, sails or rigging.
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Inboard - Powerboat having an engine inside the hull.
foredeck
Forward part of the main deck, ahead of the superstructure.
foul-weather gear
Jacket, pants and hat used during inclement weather.
Bridge House:
The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.
HULL - The main structural body of the vessel, excluding deck, mast or superstructure.
HYDROFOIL - A vessel that has foils under it's hull onto which it rises to plane across the water surface at high speed in more comfort.
Hull Failure - Defect or failure of the structural body of a vessel (i.e., hull material, design, or construction) not including superstructure, masts, or rigging.
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Looking towards the shore: Possible to recognize the shape of houses and trees. A beach is not distinguishable.
Looking only over the water: One can recognize the superstructures of a large ship. Sailboats are white dots.
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 See also: Deck, Hull, Point, Stern, Line
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