Inicio >  Term: larboard
larboard

Obsolete term for the left side of a ship. Derived from "lay-board" providing access between a ship and a quay, when ships normally docked with the left side to the wharf. Replaced by port side or port, to avoid confusion with starboard.

0 0

Creador

  • sbarton
  •  (Silver) 729 puntos
  • 100% positive feedback
© 2024 CSOFT International, Ltd.