Nautical Terminology
Fore: front of the ship
Aft: back of the ship
Port: left side of the ship
Starboard: right side of the ship
Broadside: firing all weapons on either the port or starboard sides
Keel: length of a ship
Beam: width of a ship
Tonnage: displacement of a ship (and usually cargo tonnage)
Aft: back of the ship
Port: left side of the ship
Starboard: right side of the ship
Broadside: firing all weapons on either the port or starboard sides
Keel: length of a ship
Beam: width of a ship
Tonnage: displacement of a ship (and usually cargo tonnage)
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