Nautical Term: Painting beams

Definition of Painting beams

Painting beams refer to the transverse beams that securely tie together the individual painting frames in a ship or boat. These beams create a solid framework that ensures the painting frames remain stable and undamaged during the voyage.

For instance, a ship’s captain might commission a professional painter to create an intricate design on the ship’s hull. To execute the painting project effectively and efficiently, the painter would first secure the painting frames onto the ship’s hull using painting beams. Once the frames were securely fastened in place, the painter could begin the intricate painting process with confidence, knowing that the painting frames were stable and securely fastened to the ship’s hull.

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