The rear is the stern or aft part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship.
Other features of the stern included lanterns and the ensign.
Several types of sterns exist. These include :
In the early part of the 19th century, the stern of larger ships became gradually more rounded, and with the a...
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The rear is the stern or aft part of a ship or boat, technically defined as the area built up over the sternpost, extending upwards from the counter to the taffrail. The stern lies opposite of the bow, the foremost part of a ship.
Other features of the stern included lanterns and the ensign.
Several types of sterns exist. These include :
In the early part of the 19th century, the stern of larger ships became gradually more rounded, and with the advent of screw-powered vessels, the stern became the location of the equipment, the officers moving elsewhere, though British ships still contained an Admiral's sternwalk until well into the twentieth century.
In modern cruise ships, the stern is frequently the location of the dining room, so as to provide uninterrupted views of the sea.
In modern warships, particularly cruisers and destroyers, the stern is usually where the helicopter pad is located. The stern tends to be lower set when compared to other parts of the ship, and may contain a...
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