The cargo is kept in holds (or in tanks) in the hull.Į Freeboard The part of the hull that is above the water. The parts of the ship are shown below : (NOTE : Although other types of ship will differ in appearance, depending on the role that they play, they will have most of the basic parts shown on the diagram and listed below.)Ī Bow The front of the ship (This ship has a bulbous bow, a term for the shape of this bow with a protruding part that helps with the hydrodynamics of the ship.)Ĭ Accommodation (or superstructure) This where the crew live and operate the ship.ĭ Hull The part of the ship that is partly in the water.
Next to each letter write the correct name of the part of the ship that is shown on the next image.ĪBOVE are 14 images of a large ship called a bulk carrier that carries iron ore or coal. Write down the letters A to H next to the margin in your book. And here is another image – this time a containership is shown.