Which side of ship, Left or Right?

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?

From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the vessel
(looking forward) was called the “steerboard� side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the “load board� side. This finally became “larboard.�
Because “starboard� and “larboard� sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General Order
(18 February 1846) reads: “It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
‘Larboard’ and ‘Starboard’ in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word ‘Port’ is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard.� (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through openings
in the sides called “ports.�)

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
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From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the vessel
(looking forward) was called the “steerboard� side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the “load board� side. This finally became “larboard.�
Because “starboard� and “larboard� sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General Order
(18 February 1846) reads: “It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
‘Larboard’ and ‘Starboard’ in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word ‘Port’ is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard.� (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through openings
in the sides called “ports.�)

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
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general wrote in message
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Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?



Two points.

1. It doesn't matter which side of the ship you are on since the ship
doesn't always dock pointed the same direction every time.

2. It isn't left or right, but port or starboard. Port is on the left side
of the ship facing forward, and Starboard is the right side of the ship
facing forward.

Tom Smith

"Heather" wrote in message
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From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in
port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual
terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the
vessel
(looking forward) was called the "steerboard" side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the "load board" side. This finally became "larboard."
Because "starboard" and "larboard" sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General
Order
(18 February 1846) reads: "It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
'Larboard' and 'Starboard' in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word 'Port' is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard." (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through
openings
in the sides called "ports.")

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view
you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
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There is also the term "posh" which is believed to have been developed from
passengers on voyages from England to India. It stood for "port outbound,
starboard homebound". The thinking was that it was preferable to be on the
port side of the ship on the outbound leg, and on the starboard side of the
ship on the way home. This would allow for cooler conditions in the cabin
since this was done in the days before air conditioning. However, there is
some doubt to this legend since a good portion of the England to India run
was in the southern hemisphere, where the sun would have shown on the
reverse side of the ship than in the northern hemisphere.

Tom Smith

"Heather" wrote in message
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From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in
port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual
terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the
vessel
(looking forward) was called the "steerboard" side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the "load board" side. This finally became "larboard."
Because "starboard" and "larboard" sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General
Order
(18 February 1846) reads: "It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
'Larboard' and 'Starboard' in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word 'Port' is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard." (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through
openings
in the sides called "ports.")

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view
you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
Remove CanOspam to email
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There is also the term "posh" which is believed to have been developed from
passengers on voyages from England to India. It stood for "port outbound,
starboard homebound". The thinking was that it was preferable to be on the
port side of the ship on the outbound leg, and on the starboard side of the
ship on the way home. This would allow for cooler conditions in the cabin
since this was done in the days before air conditioning. However, there is
some doubt to this legend since a good portion of the England to India run
was in the southern hemisphere, where the sun would have shown on the
reverse side of the ship than in the northern hemisphere.

Tom Smith

It's a great day. I'm reading this at 5am and I have learned a whole lot
already. Heather, how does a lady happen to have all this knowledge? All
that I knew on the subject was that the words "port" and "left" each have 4
letters, so I will always know which side is port.

Someone asked the which side question a while back because they were going
to Alaska. When we were in Glacier Bay on the Coral Princess, they used the
side thrusters to slowly turn the ship in circles, so it made no difference.
Smooth sailing
Don


"Heather" wrote in message
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From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in
port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual
terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the
vessel
(looking forward) was called the "steerboard" side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the "load board" side. This finally became "larboard."
Because "starboard" and "larboard" sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General
Order
(18 February 1846) reads: "It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
'Larboard' and 'Starboard' in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word 'Port' is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard." (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through
openings
in the sides called "ports.")

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view
you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
Remove CanOspam to email
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It's a great day. I'm reading this at 5am and I have learned a whole lot
already. Heather, how does a lady happen to have all this knowledge? All
that I knew on the subject was that the words "port" and "left" each have 4
letters, so I will always know which side is port.

Someone asked the which side question a while back because they were going
to Alaska. When we were in Glacier Bay on the Coral Princess, they used the
side thrusters to slowly turn the ship in circles, so it made no difference.
Smooth sailing
Don


"Heather" wrote in message
...
From: general

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.


Some people think that ships often land port-to since "the ship is in
port
and should be port side facing the quay"....this is a myth and the actual
terms
"port" and "starboard" come from the days of the vikings.

In the old Viking ships, ships were steered by means of a heavy board
secured to the right side of the ship. Therefore, the right side of the
vessel
(looking forward) was called the "steerboard" side. Loading was
avoided from that side because of the possibility of damaging the steering
gear. Gradually the term steerboard was corrupted to starboard.

The left side of these old ships (the place of loading) was
called the "load board" side. This finally became "larboard."
Because "starboard" and "larboard" sounded so much alike, the term
port was substituted in the United States Navy for larboard. A General
Order
(18 February 1846) reads: "It having been repeatedly represented to the
Department that confusion arises from the use of the words
'Larboard' and 'Starboard' in consequence of their similarity
of sound, the word 'Port' is hereafter to be substituted
for Larboard." (Perhaps the term port was used because, as ships
became larger and rose higher in the water, loading took place through
openings
in the sides called "ports.")

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?


Find out in advance, if you desire and make the choice based on the view
you
wish to enjoy.
-Heather
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general wrote in :

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?




YOu want to be on the side away from the dock (usually a better view
than the often industrial dockside. this often differs from port to port
so you really are taking pot luck. (though if you book on a cruise with
me, just get a cabin on the opposite side,lol)

general wrote in :

Been on a few cruises and it seems that the left side of the ship
seems to be the favoriable side to be on when docking in port.

Only been on Caribbean cruises so is there a usual standard on which
side is the best to be on if you have a balcony?




YOu want to be on the side away from the dock (usually a better view
than the often industrial dockside. this often differs from port to port
so you really are taking pot luck. (though if you book on a cruise with
me, just get a cabin on the opposite side,lol)