What Does Aft Mean On A Ship?

Humans have been traveling by boat for millennia, and some common seafaring terms like 'aft' have been in use since medieval ...

One of the World's Largest Cruise Ships — with 18 Decks and 7 pools — Floats on Water for the First Time

The world's largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, floated on water for the first time on Turku, Finland, officials ...
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Seattle Fleet Week returns to honor troops with waterfront parade, ship tours

SEATTLE — Seattle Fleet Week returns to honor troops once again. Seafair has been hosting Fleet Week on the Seattle Waterfront since 1950 in celebration of the people who serve our country. The week ...
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What Is Cavitation And How Does It Affect Ship Cruising Speed?

Cavitation is essentially a wild bit of physics that turns water -- a ship's best friend -- into a weapon with a massive destructive potential. It can happen around a ship's propeller and can eat ...