What Are the Major Parts of a Ship?
The parts of a ship vary, depending on what kind of ship it is, but a few general parts are common to all ships. Knowing the parts of a ship will increase your understanding when reading about boating related topics, and will also help you orient yourself when on board a ship. Many of the terms used to describe parts of ships are very old, as humans have been building, sailing, and talking about ocean going vessels for thousands of years.
