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| The uppoermost deck that runs continuously from boy to stern |
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| The main body of the ship |
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| Intersection of side plating and bottom plating |
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| The "backbone" of the ship. Usually similar to an I-beam that runs the length of the ship |
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| Fastened to the keel and run athwartships, supporting the watertight skin. Divide ships into vertical rows of compartments |
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| "Floors" aboard ships. Divide ships into horizontal tiers or layers of compartments |
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| Similar to decks, located above the main deck |
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| The portion of the main deck and the upper levels exposed to the weather |
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| "Rooms" aboard ship. They are bounded by overheads, bulkheads, and decks |
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| The least protective condition. Only X fittings are secured. Allows for easy passage between |
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