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What is the front of a sailing ship called?
It was called a figurehead, and was not always a woman. It could be a man, or a representation of Neptune or other mythological figure, or a horse, lion or dragon, ie something that suited the name of the ship. For example, HMS Centurion might have the figure of a Roman soldier.The figurehead is the carved wooden statue, usually of a woman, sometimes a mermaid, often bare-breasted.The Figurehead - A carved figure perched on the front or bow of sailing vessels that helped establish a ship's identity.The general term is 'figure-head'. The names of particular figure-heads depends on the name of the ship.
The front part of a ship?
The Front part of a boat or ship is known as the Bow.
What does USS in front of a ships name mean?
Could mean, United States Ship (USS). Example of use; USS Saratoga (a US Navy Ship).
What was the name of the ship the pilgrims sailed on and what kind of ship was it?
The Mayflower was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on. The Ship, before the Pilgrims' Voyage, was used predominantly as a cargo ship.
What is the name of francisco coronado's ship?
the name of his ship is Chebe la Diminioz.
What is the mermaid on the front of a ship for?
Mermaids don't even exist It is called a figure-head and it doesn't have to be a mermaid, can be pretty well almost anything.
What is the front of a sailing ship called?
It was called a figurehead, and was not always a woman. It could be a man, or a representation of Neptune or other mythological figure, or a horse, lion or dragon, ie something that suited the name of the ship. For example, HMS Centurion might have the figure of a Roman soldier.The figurehead is the carved wooden statue, usually of a woman, sometimes a mermaid, often bare-breasted.The Figurehead - A carved figure perched on the front or bow of sailing vessels that helped establish a ship's identity.The general term is 'figure-head'. The names of particular figure-heads depends on the name of the ship.
What is the mascot on bow of boat is called?
The figure on the front of a ship is called a figurehead.
What is the name of the front of a boat or ship?
The front of a vessel be it a ship or boat, is the bow or stem. The back is the stern.
What is the name of a woman's head on the front of a ship?
Could you mean a figurehead? Seehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figurehead_%28object%29
What is the name of the end of a ship?
The front of a ship is the Bow. The rear of a ship is the Stern. This is the same for small boats as well.
What is the name of the lady figure on the front of a yacht?
hobo
What is the name of the ship that was 19 mile in front of the Titanic?
SS Californian was 15 miles in front of the RMS Titanic and it was the only ship that was close.
What is definition of S.S. in front of the names of ships?
S.S. in front of the name of a ship stands for steamship.
What does HMAS in front of a ships name mean?
Her Majesty's Australian Ship
What does S S in front of a ships name mean?
Steam Ship.
What does 'RMS' stand for in front of a ships name?
RMS = Royal Merchant Ship.
