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Ship Construction
Basic Ship Construction Vocabulary at 10th grade level
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Keel | The backbone of a ship running along the bottom center from front to back Provides the main structural support for the entire vessel One of the first parts built when constructing a ship |
| Hull | Is the outer shell of a ship that protects everything inside It keeps water out and cargo safe Must be strong enough to withstand ocean waves and pressure |
| Hull Plating | Consists of steel plates welded together to form the watertight outer shell These plates are carefully fitted and sealed to prevent leaks Welding creates strong joints that hold the plates securely in place |
| Bulkhead | A vertical wall that divides the ship into compartments Prevent water from spreading throughout the entire ship if there is a leak They act like safety barriers protecting different sections of the vessel |
| Deck Plating | The horizontal surface that forms the floors of different levels within a ship they create the different levels or floors you would walk on inside a ship |
| Deck Beam | Horizontal structural members that support the deck and transfer weight downward They must be strong enough to support heavy cargo and equipment |
| Transverse Frames | A frame that runs perpendicular to the keel, going side to side These frames help the ship maintain its width and keep it from collapsing inward these frames are like the horizontal ribs in your chest |
| Longitudinal Frames | A frame that runs parallel to the keel, going from bow to stern, or front to back These frames help the ship maintain its length and resist bending forces They keep the ship from sagging or breaking under its own weight |
| Bilge | The lowest point inside a ship where water naturally collects Water always flows downward, so this is where it accumulates The hull plating here is extra strong to handle the pressure and corrosion from collected water |
| Cargo Holds | Large open spaces designed for storing goods These spaces are carefully designed to maximize storage while maintaining ship balance and stability Typically located in the lower sections of the ship |
| Stern | The aft most part of the ship, the back of the ship |
| Bow | the forward most part of the ship |
| Port | The left side of the ship, when you are facing the bow |
| Starboard | The right side of the ship, when you facing the bow |
| propellor | A device that pushes the ship forward in the water. Most propellors have 3, 4 or 5 blades |
| Rudder | A device that steers a ship It must have water flowing by it in order for it to steer the ship |
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