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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

lifeboat

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat carried by a ship for use in emergency

hydroplane

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat designed to obtain lift from the impact of water as the boat moves at speed along the surface.

planing hull

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat which, when running at speed, derives lift from the impact of water on the bottom.

yawl

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat with fore and aft sailing rig with two masts, the forward one being considerably larger than the other.

ketch

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat with fore and aft sailing rig with two masts, the forward one being somewhat larger than the other

catamaran

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A boat with twin, side-by-side hulls.

shore

Shipbuilding; Naval architecture

A brace or prop used for support while building or repairing a ship.

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