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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stop water

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A term, applied to canvas and red lead, or other suitable material placed between the faying surfaces of plates and shapes to stop the passage of oil or water. Also applied to a wooden plug driven ...

hawse bolster

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A timber or metal bossing at the ends of a hawse pipe to ease the cable over the edges and to take the wear.

breast hook

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A triangular-shaped plate fitted parallel to and between decks or side stringers in the bow for the purpose of rigidly fastening together the peak frames, stem, and outside plating; also used, in ...

pelican hook

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A type of quick releasing hook used at the lower end of shrouds, on boat grips, and in similar work where fast work may be necessary.

mushroom ventilator

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A ventilator whose top is shaped like a mushroom and fitted with baffle plates so as to permit the passage of air and prevent the entrance of rain or spray. Located on or above a weather deck to ...

steam capstan

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A vertical drum or barrel operated by a steam engine and used for handling heavy anchor chains, heavy hawsers, etc. The engine is usually non-reversing and transmits its power to the capstan shaft ...