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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by rapnie on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @04:49AM (#35625905)
Let's go full steam ahead, and dredge up some more.
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by TeMPOraL on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @06:39AM (#35626533)
> steam

That's the hallmark of industrialization, right there :).

In case anyone thinks the important bits stopped at the age of sail.

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