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Naval architecture

The engineering science dealing with the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures.

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Naval architecture

girder

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A continuous member running fore-and-aft under a deck for the purpose of supporting the deck beams and deck. The girder is generally supported by widely spaced pillars. Also, the vertical ...

galley

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A cook room or kitchen on a ship.

strake

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A course, or row, of shell, deck, bulkhead, or other plating.

mushroom

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A cover permanently fitted above a ventilator located in the weather, usually round and of larger diameter than the ventilator.

hold and tanktop ceiling

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A covering usually of wood, placed over the tank top for its protection.

boat chock

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A cradle or support for a lifeboat.

D davit

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A crane arm for handling lifeboats, anchors, stores, etc.

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