User blog:1dev4/Seamanship Guide (GNB)

The following terms must be known by any mariner who intends to become an officer.

Starboard- The right side of a ship

Larboard or Portside- The left side of the ship

Broadside- When all the cannons on the Starboard or Larboard side fire

Bow- The front of a ship

Stern- The rear of a ship

Landing Party- When a party of sailors and officers go ashore with the intent of war

Boarding party- When a party of sailors and officers board an enemy ship with hostile intent

Quarterdeck- The deck of a ship where the helm is located and the post of the ship's commanding officers

Passing honors- When allied ships or ships of the same nation salute each other while passing at sea

Helm- The part of a ship used to direct the ship's course