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Encyclopedia > Bow (boat)

A boat, like a ship, is a buoyant vessel designed for the purpose of transporting people and possibly goods across water. A boat is usually smaller than a ship. Some boats are commonly carried by a ship or on land using trailers.


A boat consists of one or more buoyancy structures called hulls and some system of propulsion, such as, oars, paddles, a setting pole, a sail or a motor.



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Indonesian transport on Seram, Maluku
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Tourist Boat in Greece
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Boat moored to pier on the river




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Unusual types of boats

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Bathtub racing on a pond in Leipzig, Germany in 2003

Unsuitable floating vehicles have been used for sports purposes as well. For example, the Bathtub Boat is used in "bathtub races" in many cities, although it originated in Nanaimo, BC, Canada.




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External Links

  • The Rise and Fall of 15th Century Chinese Seapower (http://www.cronab.demon.co.uk/china.htm)
  • Boating Directory (http://www.boatingdir.com)

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