Types of Ships

1. Viking Warships
2. Galleasse
3. Schooners
4. Whaleships
5. Naval Warships
6. Steam Boats
7. Lifeboats
8. Clipper Ships
9. Submarines
10. Cargo boats/Barges
11. Sailboats
12. Speedboats
13. Canoes

Parts of a Ship

1. Bow: The forward part of a ship
2. Boom: A long spar used to extend the foot of the sail
3. Bowsprit: A long spar projecting forward from the stern of the ship
4. Hull: The frame or body of a ship or boat, exclusive of masts, yards, sails, or riggings
5. Jib: A triangular sail set on a stay extending from the head of the foremast to the bowsprit or the jibboom
6. Mast: a long pole or spar rising from the keel or deck of a ship and supporting the yards, booms, and rigging
7. Spar: A stout rounded wood or metal piece used to support rigging
8. Rigging: Lines and chains used aboard a ship in working the sail and supporting the masts and spars
9. Rudder: A flat piece or structure of wood or metal attached upright to the stern of the boat or ship so that it can be turned causing the vessel's head to turn in the same direction
10. Stern: The rear end of a boat
11. Sail: An extent of fabric by means of which wind is used to propel a ship through the water

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