passenger liner [1]

Large cruise ship, fitted like a luxury hotel and with diverse recreation facilities for passengers.

stabilizer fin

Small pivoting winglike flaps on each side of the hull to reduce the rolling motion.

porthole

Waterproof glassed-in opening in the hull that lets natural light and air into the ship.

rudder

Submerged component that pivots on a vertical axle and is used to steer the boat.

propeller

Device with blades integrated onto a shaft that is driven by the engine to provide thrust and thus impel the ship.

lifeboat

Boat used for evacuating people from the ship in case of emergency.

promenade deck

Open deck for strolling that is sometimes glassed in.

quarter-deck

Open part of the main deck at the aft end.

stern

Rear end of a ship.

lounge

Area with a counter and tables where alcoholic drinks are sold.

gymnasium

Large room for playing indoor sports.

playing area

Fenced-in area for playing ball sports.

swimming pool

Large basin designed for swimming.

hall

Room fitted with armchairs for passengers to meet.

bow thruster

Propeller on each side of the stem bulb for maneuvering the ship to port or starboard at slow speeds.

starboard hand

Right side of the ship when looking forward.

anchor-windlass room

Opening in the hull for the ship’s anchor chains and towropes.

stem bulb

Bulge in the bottom part of the stem that reduces the hull’s water resistance.

captain’s quarters

Lodgings for the captain located aft of the bridge on the starboard side.

bow

Foremost part of the ship.

port hand

Left side of the ship when looking forward.

forecastle

Open foremost part of the main deck.

compass bridge

Covered glassed-in platform from which officers and crew navigate the vessel.

open-air terrace

Outdoor platform that is formed from the roof of the deck below and is protected by a guardrail.

radar

Detection device that emits radio waves and receives their echo; it is used to avoid collisions and to navigate when visibility is reduced.

radio antenna

Metal conductor that emits and receives radio waves for communications.

sundeck

Usually the highest and sunniest deck with a pool and lounge chairs.

telecommunication antenna

Multipurpose antenna that receives and transmits various signals such as video, telephone and digital.

funnel

Long vertical pipe above the machinery evacuating exhaust gases from the engines, with filters for absorbing carbon particles.