Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”...
by tcmart14 on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @12:11PM
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Yup. Port and starboard, along with forward and aft are in reference to the center-line of the ship from the perspective of being aft and looking forward. Looking at a top down of the ship from where forward and the forecastle are up, it is left (port) and right (starboard).
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