Seamanship Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
stem -
correct answer ✅forward end of the keel extending up the bow
stern post -
correct answer ✅Aft end of the keel extending up the stern
propeller -
correct answer ✅Also known as a screw. Primary means of
propulsion on a ship.
mast -
correct answer ✅mounting point for radar and telecommunication
equipment
rudder -
correct answer ✅primary means of steering a ship
keel -
correct answer ✅spine of the ship
,Seamanship Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
frames -
correct answer ✅Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel.
Numbered starting at the bow.
longitudinal frame -
correct answer ✅Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
plating -
correct answer ✅skin ship
bilge -
correct answer ✅lowest part of a ship's hull
main deck -
correct answer ✅The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the
entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck
weather deck -
correct answer ✅Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is
outside
, Seamanship Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
lifelines -
correct answer ✅lines erected around the edges of the main and
weatherdecks for the purposes of safety
Waterline -
correct answer ✅Where the hull meets the surface of the water
freeboard -
correct answer ✅Amount of Hull seen from the Waterline to the
Main Deck
forecastle -
correct answer ✅main deck forward of the mast
trim -
correct answer ✅when a ship rocks forward/backwards
list -
correct answer ✅when a ship rocks port or starboard
deck -
correct answer ✅all floors below the main deck
Answers (Grade A+)
stem -
correct answer ✅forward end of the keel extending up the bow
stern post -
correct answer ✅Aft end of the keel extending up the stern
propeller -
correct answer ✅Also known as a screw. Primary means of
propulsion on a ship.
mast -
correct answer ✅mounting point for radar and telecommunication
equipment
rudder -
correct answer ✅primary means of steering a ship
keel -
correct answer ✅spine of the ship
,Seamanship Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
frames -
correct answer ✅Ribs of the ship and fastened to the keel.
Numbered starting at the bow.
longitudinal frame -
correct answer ✅Runs bow to the stern parallel to the keel
plating -
correct answer ✅skin ship
bilge -
correct answer ✅lowest part of a ship's hull
main deck -
correct answer ✅The uppermost sheltered deck that runs the
entire length of a vessel. Also known as the 1ST Deck
weather deck -
correct answer ✅Any portion of the main deck and level(s) that is
outside
, Seamanship Final Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
lifelines -
correct answer ✅lines erected around the edges of the main and
weatherdecks for the purposes of safety
Waterline -
correct answer ✅Where the hull meets the surface of the water
freeboard -
correct answer ✅Amount of Hull seen from the Waterline to the
Main Deck
forecastle -
correct answer ✅main deck forward of the mast
trim -
correct answer ✅when a ship rocks forward/backwards
list -
correct answer ✅when a ship rocks port or starboard
deck -
correct answer ✅all floors below the main deck
