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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by tudorw on Friday April 21, 2023 @01:40AM (#35650128)
bow is a fun one, if you don't bow when tacking and the boom swings over then boom!
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Re:Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of “left”... by tudorw on Friday April 21, 2023 @01:43AM (#35650144)
Boats are noisy and dangerous places at times, I wonder if the lexicon arose organically or intentionally on the ability to hear them clearly to avoid misunderstanding. Any pirates care to comment?
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