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Line 5: − − Some terms about ships: − − *SHIPFITTER − − A mechanic who makes templates, marks, assembles, and fastens in place plates and shapes for the hull of a ship. Should be able to do any fitting on ship. − − *SHIP'S LOG − − A [[book]] with a record of every occurrence and incident concerning the ship. − − *SHIPWRIGHT − − A ship builder, or one who works about a ship. Does wood carpentry on the ship and keeps ships faired. Builds launching ways and launches ship. <ref> [http://www.liberty-ship.com/html/glossary/glosbody.htm Glossary] </ref> − [[Image:Galera.jpg|right]]
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As well as being the generic word, "ship" also has a specific meaning: ''a vessel with bowsprit and three masts, each with topmast and topgallant mast and all square rigged''. (See [[Full-rigged ship]].)
As well as being the generic word, "ship" also has a specific meaning: ''a vessel with bowsprit and three masts, each with topmast and topgallant mast and all square rigged''. (See [[Full-rigged ship]].)
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