The sleek prow of USS Salem.

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. Such a boat is usually described as bow rigged. 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 left side of the ship when facing forward opposite of starboard. The rear part of a boat is called the stern. Redirected from Port and starboard The front of a boat is called the bow while the rear of a boat is called the stern.

When looking towards the bow while on the boat the left-hand side of the boat is the port side. The port side runs all the way from the front of the vessel to the back. Many centuries ago ships were always moored on the left side.

That is the port side of the vessel always refers to the same portion of the vessels structure and does not depend on which way the observer is facing. The aft end of the boat is the stern. Stern of a boat.

Water lines buttock and bow lines diagonal lines etc are shown. The galley is located just below the companionway to port Console. The right side of a boat when youre seated and looking forward.

The helm was on the right side and would have been a hinderance while mooring. The deepest part of the inside of a boat where water and fumes may collect. Know what buoy indicates the port side of the channel as a boater enters from the.