Parts of a Ship

Crosshead Starboard Main boom Lower deadeyes

Cathead Aft hatch Stern
Bow Sampsom post
Deck plank Fife rail Cabin trunk Rudder
Post

Forward end of ship Mid-ships After end of ship

Knightheads Mast partners Mooring bits

Gaff
Centerboard
winch
Windlass Fore mast Hatch coaming
Deck beam
Forecastle Transom
Gunwhale
Hatch
Lodging knee Port The bottom of a ship is called the keel.