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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by Steve44 on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @03:39AM (#35625426)
The Thames is tidal in London so the water does 'flow' both ways, but I'm fairly sure you'd say it flows towards the river but London is on a tidal section.
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