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What does starboard and port mean?

April 26, 2017mean port starboard

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What does starboard and port mean?

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Starboard comes from Steor meaning helm or rudder and bord meaning side. At one time, a boat or ship had rudders tied to its side. The modern word refers to the right-handed side (looking forward) of a vessel. Port refers to the left-handed side of the ship, looking forward. Historically it was called larboard. In early times merchant ships were loaded from the left side. Lade meaning load and bord meaning side.