Port Side Pirates (Singalong)

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As right and left are ambiguous due to the lateral inversion of perspective, there is a higher risk of a collision without the use of proper terms. Directions in Navigation and Steering Another explanation is that during this time, the seagoing ships of Northern Europe all had a side-hung rudder situated on the right-hand side. This rudder was also known as ‘steorbord’ in Anglo-Saxon. The word ‘steorbord’ evolved into ‘starboard’ over time, and it is used in the English language to describe anything to the right of a vessel’s centreline when seen from the rear.

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Port and starboard are the official directions for left and right on all vessels, and this convention was laid down in the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. For the purpose of this article, we will assume that all ships and vessels are symmetric below the waterline, as this is the only region where fluid resistance acts. The region above the waterline can be either symmetric or not based on its use. This ambiguity persisted for a considerable period until it was regularized around the 16th century AD. An important point to keep in mind is that ships do not take drastic changes in direction. Considering the enormous size of these vessels, it may take an average of a few kilometres for the ship to execute a direction change of a few degrees. Thus, commercial cargo and passenger-carrying vessels generally limit direction changes to within 45⁰ on the port and starboard sides.Another theory as to why it is called starboard is that Vikings called the sides of their ships boards, and the word for the steering oar sounded like star. They steered from the right side as well, and so the right side was the board with the star or the starboard. These steering oars functioned as the rudders of the craft and had to be expertly manoeuvred. Hence, it was easier to have the steering oar on the right-hand side so that the sailor was facing forward comfortably.

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In this article, we will cover the concept of port and starboard and the various uses of these terms throughout maritime history. Origin of the Terms – Port And Starboard In addition, in the unfortunate event of an accident and during subsequent court proceedings, if the captain or concerned officers are found guilty of using terms such as left or right to refer to their vessel or other vessels, and if found that this error led to the accident, they are then eligible to be held guilty for having caused sinking or damage to the vessel. Thus, it is essential and important that the right technical terms are used to describe the two halves of the vessel. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 2020-06-29 01:04:50 Associated-names Harter, Debbie, illustrator Boxid IA1823220 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The origin of these terms comes from the old English usage for their respective purposes. In the early days of boating, boats were steered with the aid of a steering oar at the stern, and the majority of sailors were right-handed.

When asked about the most common unsymmetrically designed ships, the first example that often springs to mind is that of aircraft carriers. These carriers generally have a conning tower and their superstructure on the starboard side, while a long runway is installed on the port. During the colonization era, these terms were broadly accepted by sailors in countries spanning from India to the United States. Eventually, with the formation of regulatory bodies to develop a uniform code for maritime terminology, the terms port and starboard were accepted due to their widespread usage. Some easy ways to remember port and starboard The terms port and starboard are used instead of left and right since port and starboard never change as they are unambiguous references that are not affected by a mariner’s orientation. Hence, these nautical terms help mariners in avoiding confusion and improve onboard safety. Studies have shown that most pilots turn to the left when faced with an aborted landing and even during accidents. This logic is followed even while driving on roads in some countries. Most cars have steering wheel positions that enable the driver to safely pull over to the left instead of heading to the right where there is incoming traffic. When looking from the bow to the stern, the port lies on the right side while the starboard side lies on the left side.”

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Although the terms port and starboard started off on-board English ships several centuries ago, they have found their way into every mariner’s life. Without them, navigation would be a nightmare, and accidents would be frequent occurrences. To say I’ve read this book us an understatement. I probably read and sing it to my students at least 5 times a week. I teach at a special needs pre-school and this book has been amazing. In fact, all of the Barefoot books have been an amazing addition to our music classes For instance, left and right are ambiguous directions that depend on the location of the observer and the way they are facing. However, certain experiments conducted in recent times at hydrodynamic testing facilities have pointed out that specific vessels that are unsymmetrical can have better performance parameters compared to their symmetrical counterparts. Here's a pirate song to rival 'Fifteen Men on a Dead Man's Chest' from 'Treasure Island' and what's more this book has a CD along with it so that readers can sing along!In nautical terms, the bow or fore lies at the forward of the ship, while the stern or aft is the rear portion. This definition of port and starboard ensures that these directions are unique irrespective of the position of the concerned party.