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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? |
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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 http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm |
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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. 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 http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm |
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general wrote in message ... 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 |
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"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 Remove CanOspam to email http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm 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 |
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"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 Remove CanOspam to email http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm 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 |
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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 Remove CanOspam to email http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm |
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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 Remove CanOspam to email http://members.aol.com/nookeybear/index1.htm |
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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) |
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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) |
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