Now thats a boatie

[Rooster]

Quick question, I think I remember something about if a vessel turns to port or starboard it is defined as a boat or ship depending on whether it rolls into the turn or not, it was about 15 years ago and since that no-one has mentioned it so it may have been BS, any ideas?

[Goldie fish]

If you need to be right all the time.....

You decide.

[Vice Admiral]

If you need to be right all the time.....

[Goldie fish]

What about the RNLI Lifeboat? They all carry small boats...I have seen rowing boats carried on the roof of cabin cruisers..does that make them ships?
I think my definition was more accurate.

[Vice Admiral]

A ship carries boats, boats are carried on ships. So if your 'ship' cannot carry a boat then perhaps it's not a ship..... or something like that

[Goldie fish]

http://www.netmarine.net/bat/tcd/mistral/index.htm

[Come-quickly]

Originally posted by Goldie fish
50m is what I was always taught,when I studied Nautical Science....

ah crap...and I was quoting you

[Goldie fish]

The safest term is "Vessel"

[Smithy]

Try calling the LE Ciara a boat in Haulbowline and see where that gets you.
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[Goldie fish]

50m is what I was always taught,when I studied Nautical Science....

[Come-quickly]

Yeah I know >75m = Ship

The new French LPH "Mistral" has been launched yesterday in the military harbour of Brest.