Many centuries ago ships were always moored on the left side.

Onboard and facing the bow of a boat where is the port side. Port and starboard unambiguously refer to the left and right side of the vessel not the observer. The bow baʊ is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat the point that is usually most forward when the vessel is underway. The port side is the side of the vessel which is to the left of an observer aboard the vessel and facing the bow that is facing.

The right side of a pleasure craft when looking forward. A purchase block and tackle for hoisting a boat to its davits. The left side of the ship when facing forward opposite of starboard.

The right side of the ship when facing forward opposite of port. The transom is the stern cross-section of your boat. On onto or within the ship.

A raised area above the deck or cockpit that occupants often sit or stand behind while the boat is underway. Maintain its course and speed unless the give-way boat is not taking appropriate action. The deepest part of the inside of a boat where water and fumes may collect.

Somewhere on or in the ship. The left side of a boat when youre facing forward or toward the bow is known as port. Rigging can be found on a sailboat and refers to the lines ropes that are used to work the masts yards and sails.

What must the stand-on boat do. When looking towards the bow while on the boat the left-hand side of the boat is the port side. Redirected from Port and starboard The front of a boat is called the bow while the rear of a boat is called the stern.