Mainmast
Parts of a Ship
Examine the photomosaic of the shipwreck and read the parts of a ship. Then drag and drop the teal boxes containing the words to the shipwreck next to what they describe.
Northerner mosaic courtesy of the Wisconsin Historical Society
Parts of a Ship
Aft Cabin
Square cabin structure at the stern of a ship.
Bowsprit
Spar or pole that extends from the bow of a ship that is used to carry sails and support the mast.
Foremast
The forward most mast on a sailing vessel with two or more masts.
Mainmast
The principal (main) mast on a ship with two or more masts. It is usually the tallest mast and is aft of (behind) the foremast.
Windlass
Winch used to raise and lower a ship's anchor.
Parts of a Ship
Bow
The front of a ship.
Hatch
Square or rectangular opening in the ship's deck for loading and unloading cargo.
Port
The left side of a ship, when facing the bow.
Starboard
The right side of a ship, when facing the bow.
Stern
The back of a ship.