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Ship , ship, large craft in which persons and goods may be conveyed on water. In the U.S. Navy the term boat refers to any vessel that is small enough to be… lightship , light·ship / ˈlītˌship/ • n. a moored or anchored vessel with a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea. Donald Mckay , Donald McKay
Donald McKay (1810-1880), American ship builder, designed and constructed many of the world's great clipper ships that set numerous tran… Shipping , shipping, transportation of passengers and goods on waterways. From prehistoric times shipping has had a major influence on human social development.… Shipwreck , ship·wreck / ˈshipˌrek/ • n. the destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, e.g., in a storm or after running aground. ∎ a ship so destr… berth , berth / bər[unvoicedth]/ • n. 1. a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock. 2. a fixed bed or bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport. 3.…
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