Companionway, the Glossary
In the architecture of a ship, a companion or companionway is a raised and windowed hatchway in the ship's deck, with a ladder leading below and the hooded entrance-hatch to the main cabins.[1]
Table of Contents
4 relations: Deck (ship), Glossary of nautical terms (A–L), Sailboat, Ship.
Deck (ship)
A deck is a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship. Companionway and deck (ship) are nautical terminology.
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Glossary of nautical terms (A–L)
This glossary of nautical terms is an alphabetical listing of terms and expressions connected with ships, shipping, seamanship and navigation on water (mostly though not necessarily on the sea). Companionway and glossary of nautical terms (A–L) are nautical terminology and water transport.
See Companionway and Glossary of nautical terms (A–L)
Sailboat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails and is smaller than a sailing ship.
Ship
A ship is a large vessel that travels the world's oceans and other navigable waterways, carrying cargo or passengers, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing.
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companionway
Also known as Companion (ship).