Nautical Term: Ship
Definition of Ship
A large watercraft used for transportation or commerce on water. Examples include cargo ships, passenger liners, and naval vessels. A ship is typically distinguished from smaller watercraft, such as boats and yachts, by its size, draft, and function.
For instance, in the following paragraph, the term ship is used:
The ill-fated SS Titanic set sail from Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912. The RMS Titanic was a luxurious passenger ship, measuring 882 feet 9 inches in length, 92 feet 6 inches in breadth, and 32 feet 2 inches in draft. It was equipped with the latest technological innovations, including a Marconi wireless telegraph system, electric lighting, and a steam-powered refrigeration system. The Titanic was considered unsinkable, and the company that owned the ship, the White Star Line, even issued a statement to the press that the Titanic was, in fact, practically unsinkable.
Despite the numerous safety measures and precautions that had been taken, however, on the night of April
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