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Underwater hull

Boat; General boating

The underwater section of a vessel beneath the waterline, normally not visible except when in drydock.

Stern tube

Boat; General boating

The tube under the hull to bear the tailshaft for propulsion (usually at stern).

Deckhead

Boat; General boating

The under-side of the deck above. Sometimes panelled over to hide the pipe work. This paneling, like that lining the bottom and sides of the holds, is the ceiling.

Head

Boat; General boating

The toilet or latrine of a vessel, which in sailing ships projected from the bows

Kelson

Boat; General boating

The timber immediately above the keel of a wooden ship.

Mizzenmast

Boat; General boating

The third mast, or mast aft of the mainmast, on a ship.

Hull

Boat; General boating

The shell and framework of the basic flotation-oriented part of a ship.

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