Don't know much about sailing, ship anatomy or nautical lingo? Don't want to embarrass yourself by saying such things like, "The ship is parked left of the island" instead of "She's anchored offshore, facing port side Captain west of the island!" Here are some helpful tips that'll get you sounding like a pro in just minutes for your next adventure in Sea of Thieves! All of this information is only scratching the surface but I hope it'll be helpful to at least one of you and can help you feel more immersed in this virtual world on the open seas!
-- Below is the PDF of a typical tall ship layout (minus the crows nest)
-- Here is a link to a Glossary of Nautical terms
-- Finally here are some common terms any sailor should know.
- Bow
Refers to the front end of a boat. (You can remember "bow" as the front, because when you take a bow, you're leaning forward.)
2. Stern
Refers to the rear end of a boat.
3. Forward
When you are moving towards the front end of a boat, this called going "forward."
4. Aft
When are you moving towards the rear end of the boat, this is called going "aft."
5. Underway
When a boat is moving, either by motor or wind, this is called being "underway."
6. Ahead
Refers to a boat moving in a forward direction.
7. Astern
Refers to a boat moving in a backwards position (reverse).
8. Port
Standing at the rear of a boat and looking forward, "port" refers to the entire left side of the boat.
9. Starboard
Standing at the rear of a boat and looking forward, "starboard" refers to the entire right side of the boat.
10. Port Bow
Refers to the front left of a boat.
11. Port Quarter
Refers to the rear left side of a boat.
12. Starboard Bow
Refers to the front right of a boat.
13. Starboard Quarter
Refers to the rear right of a boat.
14. Amidships
The central part of a boating vessel.
15. Topside
Moving from a lower deck of a boat to an upper deck.
