Naval architecture

Naval architecture

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

Industry: Shipbuilding

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angle collar

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A collar or band made of one or more pieces of angle bar and fitted tightly around a pipe, trunk, frame, longitudinal, or stiffener intersecting or projecting through a bulkhead or deck for the ...

boiler room

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A compartment in the hold, in the middle or after section of a vessel where the boilers are placed.

cordage

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A comprehensive term for all ropes of whatever size or kind on board a ship.

A comprehensive term in general use on shipboard signifying the total of all implements, apparatus, mechanism, machinery, etc., appertaining to and employed in the performance of any given operation, ...

collier

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A vessel designed for the carrying of coal, which may or may not be fitted with special appliances for coal handling.

composite vessel

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A vessel with a metal frame and a wooden shell and decks.

rudder trunk

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A watertight casing fitted around a rudder stock between the counter shell plating and a platform or deck, usually fitted with a stuffing box at the upper end.