Nautical Terminology for Spacecraft

The following nautical terms are used in the descriptions of my space models. If you are unfamiliar with nautical terminology you may find this guide useful:

aft rear of the ship
starboard right hand side, facing forward
port left hand side, facing forward
head bathroom
cabin small living quarters
stateroom larger living quarters

Please e-mail me at bill@wards.net and let me know if there’s anything you feel should be added to this list.

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