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Shipbuilding
The design, construction and maintenance of both commercial and military ships and floating vessels in shipyards or other marine facilities.
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I beam
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A rolled metal shape resembling the letter I in cross section.
mooring ring
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A round or oval casting inserted in the bulwark plating through which the mooring lines, or hawsers, are passed.
manhole
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A round or oval hole cut in decks, tanks, etc, for the purpose of providing access.
fashion plate
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A rounded transition plate at the end of a bulwark or superstructure.
day sailer
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A sail boat intended for using over only short periods, none overnight.
sloop
Shipbuilding; Naval architecture
A sail boat with single mast and fore and aft rig, with at least one jib plus main sail.
