Maritime Terminology

Front

astern

Back

back of the ship

Front

bow

Back

front part of the boat

Front

bridge

Back

the main control room of a ship

Front

broadside

Back

one side of the ship, forward and above water

Front

crow's nest

Back

the upper part of the main mast used to look for danger

Front

deck

Back

main part of the ship

Front

forecastle

Back

upper deck

Front

hard-a-port

Back

hard turn to the left

Front

hard-a-starboard

Back

hard turn to the right

Front

knot

Back

unit of measurement, speed