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Why do ships use 'port' and 'starboard' instead of 'left' and 'right?'

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Since port and starboard never change, they are unambiguous references that are independent of a mariner's orientation, and, thus, mariners use these nautical ...

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Jan 8, 2013 - Today I found out how “port” and “starboard” became the commonly used terms for “left” (port) and “right” (starboard) on a ship. We've all been ...

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What is the port side of the boat?

When looking forward, toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. In the early days of boating, before ships had rudders on their centerlines, boats were controlled using a steering oar.

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Where did the term port and starboard come from?

As the size of boats grew, so did the steering oar, making it much easier to tie a boat up to a dock on the side opposite the oar. This side became known as larboard, or "the loading side." Over time, larboard—too easily confused with starboard—was replaced with port.

Why do ships use 'port' and 'starboard'

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Which side is portside on a cruise ship?

If you are facing forward (towards the bow, or front 'point' of the ship) the port side of the ship is on your left and the starboard on the right. An easy way to remember this is just like L (left) comes before R (right), P (port) comes before S (starboard) in the alphabet.

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Which side is port?

Port and starboard are nautical terms for left and right, respectively. Port is the left-hand side of or direction from a vessel, facing forward. Starboard is the right-hand side, facing forward.

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Port vs. Starboard: Which Side Is Best for Your Cruise Room?

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Port and Starboard side of a ship - interesting information

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Port and Starboard - left or right? - part of the Accelerated Learning ...

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