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A ship is a large, sea-going watercraft, usually with multiple decks. A ship usually has sufficient size to carry its own boats, such as lifeboats, dinghies, or runabouts. A rule of thumb saying (though it doesn't always apply) goes: "a boat can fit on a ship, but a ship can't fit on a boat". Consequently submarines are referred to as "boats", because early submarines were small enough to be carried aboard a ship in transit to distant waters. Often local law and regulation will define the exact size (or the number of masts) which a boat requires to become a ship. Compare vessel.
During the age of sail, ship signified a ship-rigged vessel, that is, one with three or more masts, usually three, all square-rigged. Such a vessel would normally have one fore and aft sail on her aftermost mast which was usually the mizzen. Almost invariably she would also have a bowsprit but this was not part of the definition. The same economic pressures which increased sizes to the point of carrying four or five masts, also introduced the fore and aft rig to larger vessels, so few ship-rigged vessels were built with more than three masts. The five-masted Preussen was the outstanding example, but the big German ships and barques were built partly for prestige reasons.
Nautical means related to sailors, particularly customs and practices at sea. Naval is the adjective pertaining to ships, though in common usage it has come to be more particularly associated with the noun 'navy'.
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@Creole_Diva in the market area, never pay the price they ask, barter with them. Go over to the Port and look at the cruise ships
judithdh1 (judith hensley) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:15 -0000
@Creole_Diva in the market area, never pay the price they ask, barter with them. Go over to the Port and look at the cruise ships
Archos 9 internet media tablet ships next month, hits retail next year: DELAYS: Archos 9 internet media tablet ship... http://bit.ly/7LyrrJ
ObsessableNews (ObsessableNews) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:03 -0000
Archos 9 internet media tablet ships next month, hits retail next year: DELAYS: Archos 9 internet media tablet ship... http://bit.ly/7LyrrJ
So far the Oasis is spectacular! Dwarfs the other ships nearby. http://yfrog.com/1y9gcj
vcom1 (Vacation.com) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:18 -0000
So far the Oasis is spectacular! Dwarfs the other ships nearby. http://yfrog.com/1y9gcj
@ForTheLore Just wait till I get to the AIR SHIPS.
Kikirowr (:3) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:31:46 -0000
@ForTheLore Just wait till I get to the AIR SHIPS.
There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship.
silverimagelimo (Limo Aimee) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:37 -0000
There are big ships and small ships. But the best ship of all is friendship.
In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera ..... http://bit.ly/63EBR6
cascades4u (Cascades) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:30:21 -0000
In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera ..... http://bit.ly/63EBR6
Naval Vessel Register - The official register of US Naval ships and service craft. Contains ship fact sheets, lists of homeports and hull classification symbols, status of ships, and planning yard assignments.
Repair, Bath, Maine - Exists to proactively manage assigned contracts to build, maintain and modernize surface ships.
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships - Gives histories for virtually every U.S. naval vessel.
HyperWar: US Navy Ships, 1940-1945 - Includes the specifications, history, and one or more photographs of the ships.
Meta Description: [ Index of the ships of the U.S. fleet (Navy and Coast Guard) in commission during World War II. Ships are listed by type (battleships, aircraft carriers, etc.), including the conventions for naming ships of the type, with further links to lists of individual ships by type and class, leading to ind... ]
NavSource Online - Ship images, history, crew contacts, building, service and final fate information.
Program Executive Office Ships - Navy organization responsible for acquisition and modernization of non-nuclear surface ships. Provides news and information about missions, ship classes, new construction, and future programs.
Meta Description: [ Program Executive Office Ships - PEO Ships provides the Navy with a single, platform-focused organization responsible for the research, development, systems integration, construction, and lifecycle support of current and future surface combatant, amphibious and auxiliary ships. PEO SHIPS consist... ]
Seaweed's Ship Histories - Site of interest to former US Navy personnel. The site specializes in the sale of US Navy ship ballcaps in addition to photos and history documents suitable for framing.
Meta Description: [ Contact us today in Sistersville, West Virginia, for ships history, photos, caps, military items. We have over 100,000 ships histories and photos. We custom-make your cap and they are all USA made. We offer special from time to time. Visit us today for all your military items. All our items ar... ]
Ship Zip Codes - Ever Want to Know the Zip Code for a US Navy ship?
Unofficial US Navy Site - Website offering a wide range of US Navy related information. It is mainly focused on the ships.
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