Port Side Pirates (Singalong)

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However, certain experiments conducted in recent times at hydrodynamic testing facilities have pointed out that specific vessels that are unsymmetrical can have better performance parameters compared to their symmetrical counterparts.

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Also, considering that poor visibility could lead to difficulty in identifying the port and starboard sides of vessels, colour codes were assigned based on accepted conventions. These are discussed in greater detail in the next section.

Along with the port and starboard nautical terms, colours are also used to aid in navigation, especially during night manoeuvres. This led to the left side being called the larboard, based on the corruption of the old English term for loading. However, it was common to confuse the terms larboard and starboard while sailing, as they sounded similar. Thus, larboard was later replaced by the term port. This also aided in other terminology, as it was the left-hand side that was moored to the port. In this article, we will cover the concept of port and starboard and the various uses of these terms throughout maritime history. Origin of the Terms – Port And Starboard To say I’ve read this book us an understatement. I probably read and sing it to my students at least 5 times a week. I teach at a special needs pre-school and this book has been amazing. In fact, all of the Barefoot books have been an amazing addition to our music classes Another fantastic Barefoot Books publication, with one of my favourite songs - children request this again and again both as a song and as a story. The cheerful, colourful illustrations tell the story of a pirate voyage fraught with adventure but ending in finding treasure. Great fun! You can enjoy singing along here:

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During the colonization era, these terms were broadly accepted by sailors in countries spanning from India to the United States. Eventually, with the formation of regulatory bodies to develop a uniform code for maritime terminology, the terms port and starboard were accepted due to their widespread usage. Some easy ways to remember port and starboardThe origin of these terms comes from the old English usage for their respective purposes. In the early days of boating, boats were steered with the aid of a steering oar at the stern, and the majority of sailors were right-handed.

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Often, marine officers are trained extensively in becoming comfortable with using the terms port and starboard. The reason for this is that difficult manoeuvres may require them to react spontaneously and issue directions. This navigational treaty ensured that stringent rules were followed during any manoeuvres to prevent collisions and untoward incidents.

Studies have shown that most pilots turn to the left when faced with an aborted landing and even during accidents. This logic is followed even while driving on roads in some countries. Most cars have steering wheel positions that enable the driver to safely pull over to the left instead of heading to the right where there is incoming traffic. Another explanation is that during this time, the seagoing ships of Northern Europe all had a side-hung rudder situated on the right-hand side. This rudder was also known as ‘steorbord’ in Anglo-Saxon. The word ‘steorbord’ evolved into ‘starboard’ over time, and it is used in the English language to describe anything to the right of a vessel’s centreline when seen from the rear. In the case of unsymmetrical vessels as well, the two halves are never separately assembled. In general, most ships are symmetrical about their centerline on both sides. This has proven to be the ideal design that allows for the least resistance in moving a ship.