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• Figurehead: A figurehead is a carved wooden decoration located at the bow of a ship. Historically, figureheads were used to identify a ship and to ward off evil spirits. They were also used to represent the ship's name, owner, or purpose. Figureheads w ... Read More >>
• Garboard Strake: Garboard Strake refers to the first (or sometimes second) strake (continuous line of planking) on the bottom of a wooden or composite boat hull, adjacent to the keel. It is the most important strake in the hull construction as it provides t ... Read More >>
• Spudwell: Spudwell is a term used in the maritime industry to refer to the initial drilling of a well in the seabed. It involves the use of a drilling rig to create a hole in the seabed for the purpose of extracting oil or gas. The process of spuddin ... Read More >>