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The word that refers to a system of wires, ropes, pulleys and hardware on the ship needed to hoist cargo, open hatches and raise signal flags. flags.

• stem
• rigging
• knot
• bridge

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The term which refers to a unit of speed used by ships. One is equal to one nautical mile or about 1.85 kilometers per hour.

• foremast
• stem
• knot
• quartermaster

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

The term that refers to the command center on a ship.

• aft
• starboard
• forecastle deck
• bridge

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

The term that refers to the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway. 

• bow
• astern
• galley
• port

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The term that refers to the upper deck of a sailing ship or the forward part of a ship with the sailors' living quarters.

• aft
• stern
• bow
• forecastle

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The term that refers to the left side of the ship facing forward.

• Galley
• Port
• Starboard
• Aft

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The term that refers to the curved upright beam to which the hull timbers are joined to form the front of the ship.

• Stem
• Galley
• Porthole
• Windjammer

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

The term that refers to a structure in the upper part of the main mast of a ship or a structure that is used as a lookout point.

• Galley
• Stem
• Crow's Nest
• Windjammer

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The term that refers to the side of the ship that is on the right when one is facing forward.

• Starboard
• Astern
• Port
• Aft

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

The term that refers to a military officer responsible for providing quarters, rations, clothing, and other supplies, may have responsibilities involving steering a ship or sending signals.

• galley
• windjammer
• quartermaster
• forecastle

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3