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Nautical Glossary A-Z

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aft
(Or after.) Near, toward or at the stern of a ship.
 
after cabin
In a ship with multiple cabins, the cabin closest to the stern. 
 
aftermast
In a sailing ship carrying multiple masts, the mast set closest to the stern. Also called the mizzenmast in a three-masted sailing vessel. 
 
aftermost
The farthest aft. 
 
amidships
In or toward the part of a ship midway between bow and stern. 
 
arch
A curved architectural structure used to support suspended weight. In Great Lakes wooden shipbuilding, a wide iron- or steel-fastened strap down each side of a ship, usually fastened low in the bow and stern and rising to the level of the upper deck amidships; provides longitudinal support to the hull. 
 
arch board
An arch-shaped nameboard fastened to the stern of a ship, displaying the vessel's name and home port. 
 
athwartships
Perpendicular to the fore-and-aft centerline of a ship; sideways.
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