Maritime Quiz 2 Parts of a ship Results #1. What is the pointed front of a ship called? Stern Bow Keel Hull #2. What is the rear of a ship called? Bow Stern Port Mast #3. What is the main body of a ship called? Deck Hull Superstructure Bridge #4. What vertical structure supports the sails on a sailing vessel? Boom Mast Keel Rudder #5. What is the left side of a ship called when facing forward? Starboard Port Aft Forward #6. What is the right side of a ship called when facing forward? Port Starboard Bow Stern #7. What is the flat vertical blade at the stern used for steering? Propeller Rudder Keel Anchor #8. What is the lowest longitudinal part of a ship’s hull called? Deck Keel Mast Hatch #9. Where is the ship’s bridge (wheelhouse) located? At the very front (bow) High up, usually toward the stern or midships Below the waterline On the mast #10. What is the name of the opening in the deck that leads below? Port Hatch Scuttle Gangway Previous Finish Join Us Today
