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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by HPsquared on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @06:14AM (#35626395)
I always get confused by nearside and offside. Is it "near to the driver" or "near to the roadside"?
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by beardyw on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @09:08AM (#35627681)
Near the roadside.
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