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Naval architecture
Contributed by: MacKenzie
  • 1. What does the term 'freeboard' refer to in naval architecture?
A) The ship's top speed
B) The number of sails a ship has
C) The distance between the waterline and the main deck
D) The width of the ship's hull
  • 2. In naval architecture, what does 'LOA' stand for?
A) Line of Alignment
B) Lateral Opening Area
C) Load of Aft
D) Length Overall
  • 3. What is the keel of a ship?
A) The highest point on the mast
B) The anchor point at the stern
C) The backbone of the ship running along the bottom from bow to stern
D) The engine room
  • 4. What does the term 'propeller pitch' indicate on a ship's propeller?
A) The width of the propeller blades
B) The distance the propeller would move in one revolution through a solid medium
C) The material the propeller is made of
D) The total number of propellers on the ship
  • 5. What does the term 'scantling' refer to in ship design?
A) The dimensions and sizes of structural members in the ship's construction
B) The rotation of the ship
C) The speed at which a ship sails
D) The capacity of the ship's fuel tanks
  • 6. What is the purpose of a stern tube on a ship?
A) To increase cargo capacity
B) To provide additional stability
C) To assist in steering
D) To support and align the ship's propeller shaft
  • 7. What is meant by a ship's 'deadweight tonnage'?
A) The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, and supplies carried by the ship
B) The maximum height a ship can be loaded
C) The speed at which the ship is capable of traveling
D) The number of lifeboats on board
  • 8. What is the purpose of a ship's bow thruster?
A) To aid in maneuvering the ship at low speeds or in tight spaces
B) To control the ship's radar system
C) To increase the ship's speed
D) To provide additional stability
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