Port Side Pirates (Singalong)

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These directions must be passed as X degrees to the Port or Starboard. Here, X can take values ranging from 0⁰ to 180⁰ and indicates how much the ship should turn in the relevant direction. The origin of these terms comes from the old English usage for their respective purposes. In the early days of boating, boats were steered with the aid of a steering oar at the stern, and the majority of sailors were right-handed.

Port Side Pirates! by Oscar Seaworthy, Debbie Harter Port Side Pirates! by Oscar Seaworthy, Debbie Harter

Port and starboard are the official directions for left and right on all vessels, and this convention was laid down in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. When looking from the bow to the stern, the port lies on the right side while the starboard side lies on the left side.”In this article, we will cover the concept of port and starboard and the various uses of these terms throughout maritime history. Origin of the Terms – Port And Starboard

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A phrase similar to that used in navigation is then used- X degrees to the port or starboard. This information is conveyed either to the captain or to an officer manning the weapon system. However, certain experiments conducted in recent times at hydrodynamic testing facilities have pointed out that specific vessels that are unsymmetrical can have better performance parameters compared to their symmetrical counterparts. In addition, in the unfortunate event of an accident and during subsequent court proceedings, if the captain or concerned officers are found guilty of using terms such as left or right to refer to their vessel or other vessels, and if found that this error led to the accident, they are then eligible to be held guilty for having caused sinking or damage to the vessel. Thus, it is essential and important that the right technical terms are used to describe the two halves of the vessel.Here's a pirate song to rival 'Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest' from 'Treasure Island' and what's more this book has a CD along with it so that readers can sing along! Although the terms port and starboard started off on-board English ships several centuries ago, they have found their way into every mariner’s life. Without them, navigation would be a nightmare, and accidents would be frequent occurrences. Thus, only small red and green stripes are present for the pilot to judge the location of the vessel and the area that they need to land on. In the case of unsymmetrical vessels as well, the two halves are never separately assembled. In general, most ships are symmetrical about their centerline on both sides. This has proven to be the ideal design that allows for the least resistance in moving a ship.