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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by illegalsmile on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @10:52AM (#35628869)
We always say "river left" or "river right" but same same.
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by altec3 on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @02:32PM (#35631671)
Yep, these are the terms I've always used when whitewater rafting.
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