Bow of a boat.

Onboard and facing the bow of a boat where is the port side. The galley is located just below the companionway to port Console. The right side of the ship when facing forward opposite of port. A raised area above the deck or cockpit that occupants often sit or stand behind while the boat is underway.

The left side of the ship when facing forward opposite of starboard. The right side of a boat when youre seated and looking forward. The right side gives the ship as seen from ahead the left side from astern.

Traditionally a boat is organized so that alternate rowers row on port and starboard or strokeside and bowside with stroke on port side having their blade to their own right strokeside. The sleek prow of USS Salem. 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 deepest part of the inside of a boat where water and fumes may collect. John drove the boat from the helm which is located in the starboard console. Because port and starboard are not relative to the observer like left and right would be there is never any confusion while on board about which direction you are facing or headed.

Redirected from Port and starboard The front of a boat is called the bow while the rear of a boat is called the stern. Stem The stem connects to the keel and extends it. Many centuries ago ships were always moored on the left side.

When youre facing forward toward the bow the port side is to your left and the starboard side is to your right. The rear of a ship opposite of bow. The rear part of a boat is called the stern.