SettingsShip types
Aframax
An Aframax ship is an oil tanker smaller than 120,000 metric tonnes and with a breadth above 32.31 m. The term is based on the Average Freight Rate Assessment tanker rate system.
An Aframax ship is an oil tanker smaller than 120,000 metric tonnes and with a breadth above 32.31 m. The term is based on the Average Freight Rate Assessment tanker rate system.
Aircraft carrier
An aircraft carrier is a warship designed with a primary mission of deploying and recovering aircraft, acting as a seagoing airbase.
An aircraft carrier is a warship designed with a primary mission of deploying and recovering aircraft, acting as a seagoing airbase.
Aircraft cruiser
The aircraft cruiser or cruiser-carrier was originally a 1930s experimental concept of creating an all-around warship, trying to combine all the good features of the aircraft carrier and t...
The aircraft cruiser or cruiser-carrier was originally a 1930s experimental concept of creating an all-around warship, trying to combine all the good features of the aircraft carrier and t...
Ammunition ship
An ammunition ship is a warship specially configured to carry ammunition, usually for Navy ships and aircraft.
An ammunition ship is a warship specially configured to carry ammunition, usually for Navy ships and aircraft.
Amphibious assault ship
An amphibious assault ship (also referred to as a commando carrier or an amphibious assault carrier) is a type of amphibious warfare ship employed to land and support ground forces o...
An amphibious assault ship (also referred to as a commando carrier or an amphibious assault carrier) is a type of amphibious warfare ship employed to land and support ground forces o...
Amphibious Command Ship
Amphibious Command Ships in the United States Navy are large, special purpose ships, originally designed to command large amphibious invasions, however, as amphibious invasions have become unlik...
Amphibious Command Ships in the United States Navy are large, special purpose ships, originally designed to command large amphibious invasions, however, as amphibious invasions have become unlik...
Amphibious transport dock
An amphibious transport dock, also called a landing platform/dock, is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of a landing force for expeditionar...
An amphibious transport dock, also called a landing platform/dock, is an amphibious warfare ship, a warship that embarks, transports, and lands elements of a landing force for expeditionar...
Amphibious warfare ship
Amphibious warfare ship, often shortened to amphibs or phibs and popularly known as gator freighters, denotes a range of classes of warship employed to land and support ground ...
Amphibious warfare ship, often shortened to amphibs or phibs and popularly known as gator freighters, denotes a range of classes of warship employed to land and support ground ...
Anchor handling tug supply vessel
Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are vessels which supply oil rigs, tow them to location, anchor them up and, in a few cases, serve as an Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel (ERRV).
Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are vessels which supply oil rigs, tow them to location, anchor them up and, in a few cases, serve as an Emergency Rescue and Recovery Vessel (ERRV).
Armed boarding steamer
An armed boarding steamer was a type of warship used by the United Kingdom during World War I. Usually converted merchantmen, AB steamers or AB vessels were specifically designed for boarding an...
An armed boarding steamer was a type of warship used by the United Kingdom during World War I. Usually converted merchantmen, AB steamers or AB vessels were specifically designed for boarding an...
Armed merchant ship
The term armed merchant ship may describe a number of similar ship modifications intended for significantly different missions.
The term armed merchant ship may describe a number of similar ship modifications intended for significantly different missions.
Armed merchantman
Armed merchantman is a term that has come to mean a merchant ship equipped with guns, usually for defensive purposes, either by design or after the fact.
Armed merchantman is a term that has come to mean a merchant ship equipped with guns, usually for defensive purposes, either by design or after the fact.
Armed yacht
An armed yacht was a yacht that was armed with weapons and was typically in the service of a navy.
An armed yacht was a yacht that was armed with weapons and was typically in the service of a navy.
Armored cruiser
The armored cruiser was a type of warship of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed like other types of cruisers to operate as a long-range, independent warship, capable of defeating a...
The armored cruiser was a type of warship of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed like other types of cruisers to operate as a long-range, independent warship, capable of defeating a...
Arsenal ship
An arsenal ship is a concept for a floating missile platform intended to have as many as five hundred vertical launch bays for mid-sized missiles, most likely cruise missiles.
An arsenal ship is a concept for a floating missile platform intended to have as many as five hundred vertical launch bays for mid-sized missiles, most likely cruise missiles.
Auxiliary command ship
An Auxiliary Command Ship features the command and control components prevalent on Landing Ship (Command) and also feature the capability to land troops and equipment.
An Auxiliary Command Ship features the command and control components prevalent on Landing Ship (Command) and also feature the capability to land troops and equipment.
Auxiliary crane ship
An Auxiliary Crane Ship is a vessel of the United States Military Sealift Command designed to operate where port facilities are limited or damaged to transfer cargo between themselves, other ves...
An Auxiliary Crane Ship is a vessel of the United States Military Sealift Command designed to operate where port facilities are limited or damaged to transfer cargo between themselves, other ves...
Auxiliary repair dock
An Auxiliary repair dock is a type of vessel employed by the U.S. Navy, especially during World War II, when it commissioned 33 such vessels.
An Auxiliary repair dock is a type of vessel employed by the U.S. Navy, especially during World War II, when it commissioned 33 such vessels.
Auxiliary ship
An auxiliary ship is a naval ship which is designed to operate in any number of roles supporting combatant ships and other naval operations.
An auxiliary ship is a naval ship which is designed to operate in any number of roles supporting combatant ships and other naval operations.
Baidak
Baidak was a wooden sailing ship, similar to a cog.
Baidak was a wooden sailing ship, similar to a cog.
Balinger
A balinger, or ballinger was a type of small, sea-going vessel in use in the 15th and 16th centuries.
A balinger, or ballinger was a type of small, sea-going vessel in use in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Balloon carrier
A balloon carrier or balloon tender was a ship equipped with a balloon, usually tied to the ship by a rope or cable, and usually used for observation.
A balloon carrier or balloon tender was a ship equipped with a balloon, usually tied to the ship by a rope or cable, and usually used for observation.
Baltimore Clipper
Baltimore Clipper is the colloquial name for fast sailing ships built on the south-eastern seaboard of the United States of America, especially at the port of Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore Clipper is the colloquial name for fast sailing ships built on the south-eastern seaboard of the United States of America, especially at the port of Baltimore, Maryland.
Barca-longa
The barca longa was a two or three-masted lugger found on the coasts of Spain and Portugal as well as more widely in the Mediterranean Sea.
The barca longa was a two or three-masted lugger found on the coasts of Spain and Portugal as well as more widely in the Mediterranean Sea.
Barquentine
A barquentine is a sailing vessel with three or more masts; with a square rigged foremast and fore-and-aft rigged main, mizzen and any other masts.
A barquentine is a sailing vessel with three or more masts; with a square rigged foremast and fore-and-aft rigged main, mizzen and any other masts.
Barracks ship
Barracks ship or barracks barge are terms used to indicate a non-self-propelled barge containing superstructure of a type suitable for use as a temporary barracks for sailors.
Barracks ship or barracks barge are terms used to indicate a non-self-propelled barge containing superstructure of a type suitable for use as a temporary barracks for sailors.
Bathyscaphe
A bathyscaphe is a free-diving self-propelled deep-sea submersible, consisting of a crew cabin similar to a bathysphere, but suspended below a float rather than from a surface cable, as in the...
A bathyscaphe is a free-diving self-propelled deep-sea submersible, consisting of a crew cabin similar to a bathysphere, but suspended below a float rather than from a surface cable, as in the...
Battleship
A battleship is a large armored warship with a main battery consisting of heavy caliber guns.
A battleship is a large armored warship with a main battery consisting of heavy caliber guns.
Bawarij
Bawarij were Sindhi corsairs that chased Arab shipping bound for India and China, they entirely converted to Islam during the rule of the Samma Dynasty.
Bawarij were Sindhi corsairs that chased Arab shipping bound for India and China, they entirely converted to Islam during the rule of the Samma Dynasty.
Bawley
A Bawley was an English sailing vessel typified by a boomless cutter rig and probably named for having a boiler for cooking shrimp in amidships.
A Bawley was an English sailing vessel typified by a boomless cutter rig and probably named for having a boiler for cooking shrimp in amidships.
Beden
The Beden is an ancient Somali maritime vessel that remains the longest surviving sewn ship in East Africa.
The Beden is an ancient Somali maritime vessel that remains the longest surviving sewn ship in East Africa.
Bermuda sloop
The Bermuda sloop is a type of fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel developed on the islands of Bermuda in the 17th century.
The Bermuda sloop is a type of fore-and-aft rigged sailing vessel developed on the islands of Bermuda in the 17th century.
Bilander
A Bilander, also spelled billander or be'landre, was a small European merchant ship with two masts, used in the Netherlands for coast and canal traffic and occasionally seen in the N...
A Bilander, also spelled billander or be'landre, was a small European merchant ship with two masts, used in the Netherlands for coast and canal traffic and occasionally seen in the N...
Blackwall Frigate
Blackwall Frigate was the colloquial name for a type of three-masted full-rigged ship built between the late 1830s and the mid 1870s.
Blackwall Frigate was the colloquial name for a type of three-masted full-rigged ship built between the late 1830s and the mid 1870s.
Blockship
A blockship is a ship deliberately sunk to prevent a river, channel, or canal from being used.
A blockship is a ship deliberately sunk to prevent a river, channel, or canal from being used.
Bludworth
The Bludworth ATB ocean tug barge connection system was developed by Richard and Robert Bludworth during the 1960's.
The Bludworth ATB ocean tug barge connection system was developed by Richard and Robert Bludworth during the 1960's.
Bomb vessel
A bomb vessel, bomb ship, bomb ketch, or simply bomb was a type of wooden sailing naval ship.
A bomb vessel, bomb ship, bomb ketch, or simply bomb was a type of wooden sailing naval ship.
Brigantine
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.
Bulk carrier
A bulk carrier, bulk freighter, or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement in its cargo holds.
A bulk carrier, bulk freighter, or bulker is a merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement in its cargo holds.
Cable layer
A cable layer or cable ship is a deep-sea vessel designed and used to lay underwater cables for telecommunications, electricity, and such.
A cable layer or cable ship is a deep-sea vessel designed and used to lay underwater cables for telecommunications, electricity, and such.
Caicque
A caicque is a light Turkish rowboat.
A caicque is a light Turkish rowboat.
CAM ship
CAM ships were World War II-era British merchant ships used in convoys as an emergency stop-gap until sufficient escort carriers became available.
CAM ships were World War II-era British merchant ships used in convoys as an emergency stop-gap until sufficient escort carriers became available.
Cape Codder (boat)
There is a boat called a Cape Codder.
There is a boat called a Cape Codder.
Capital ship
The capital ships of a navy are its most important warships; they generally possess the heaviest firepower and armor and are traditionally much larger than other naval vessels.
The capital ships of a navy are its most important warships; they generally possess the heaviest firepower and armor and are traditionally much larger than other naval vessels.
Car float
A railroad car float or rail barge is an unpowered barge with rail tracks mounted on its deck.
A railroad car float or rail barge is an unpowered barge with rail tracks mounted on its deck.
Caramoussal
A caramoussal is a high-pooped historical trading and naval ship of the Ottoman Navy.
A caramoussal is a high-pooped historical trading and naval ship of the Ottoman Navy.
Caravel
A caravel is a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean.
A caravel is a small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean.
Cargo liner
A Cargo liner is a type of merchant ship which carried general cargo and often passengers.
A Cargo liner is a type of merchant ship which carried general cargo and often passengers.
Cargo ship
A cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another.
A cargo ship or freighter is any sort of ship or vessel that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another.
Carrack
A carrack or nau was a three- or four-masted sailing ship developed in 15th century Western Europe for use in the Atlantic Ocean.
A carrack or nau was a three- or four-masted sailing ship developed in 15th century Western Europe for use in the Atlantic Ocean.
Casemate ironclad
The casemate ironclad is a type of iron or iron-armored gunboat briefly used in the American Civil War.
The casemate ironclad is a type of iron or iron-armored gunboat briefly used in the American Civil War.
Cat-ketch
A cat-ketch is a sailboat that is rigged as both a catboat and a ketch.
A cat-ketch is a sailboat that is rigged as both a catboat and a ketch.
Catamaran
A catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, or vakas, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of akas.
A catamaran is a type of multihulled boat or ship consisting of two hulls, or vakas, joined by some structure, the most basic being a frame, formed of akas.
Central battery ship
The centre battery ship or casemate ship was a development of the broadside ironclad of the 1860s.
The centre battery ship or casemate ship was a development of the broadside ironclad of the 1860s.
Chelandion
Chelandion (χελάνδιον) was a Byzantine galley warship, a variant of the dromōn that also functioned as a cargo transport.
Chelandion (χελάνδιον) was a Byzantine galley warship, a variant of the dromōn that also functioned as a cargo transport.
Clyde puffer
The Clyde puffer is essentially a type of small steamboat which provided a vital supply link around the west coast and Hebrides islands of Scotland, stumpy little cargo ships that have achieved ...
The Clyde puffer is essentially a type of small steamboat which provided a vital supply link around the west coast and Hebrides islands of Scotland, stumpy little cargo ships that have achieved ...
Clyde steamer
The era of the Clyde steamer in Scotland began in August 1812 with the very first successful commercial steamboat service in Europe, when Henry Bell's began a passenger service on the River Cly...
The era of the Clyde steamer in Scotland began in August 1812 with the very first successful commercial steamboat service in Europe, when Henry Bell's began a passenger service on the River Cly...
Coastal defence ship
Coastal defence ships (sometimes called coastal battleships or coast defence ships) were warships built for the purpose of coastal defence, mostly during the period from 1860 to 1920.
Coastal defence ships (sometimes called coastal battleships or coast defence ships) were warships built for the purpose of coastal defence, mostly during the period from 1860 to 1920.
Coastal minehunter
Coastal Minehunters are ships that are designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom mines from vital waterways.
Coastal Minehunters are ships that are designed to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom mines from vital waterways.
Coastal minesweeper
Coastal minesweeper is a term used by the United States Navy to indicate a minesweeper intended for coastal use as opposed to participating in fleet operations at sea.
Coastal minesweeper is a term used by the United States Navy to indicate a minesweeper intended for coastal use as opposed to participating in fleet operations at sea.
Cog (ship)
A cog (or cog-built vessels) is a type of ship that first appeared in the 10th century, and was widely used from around the 12th century on.
A cog (or cog-built vessels) is a type of ship that first appeared in the 10th century, and was widely used from around the 12th century on.
Collier (ship type)
Collier is a historical term used to describe a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal, especially for naval use by coal-fired warships.
Collier is a historical term used to describe a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal, especially for naval use by coal-fired warships.
Collier (ship)
Collier is a historical term used to describe a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal, especially for naval use by coal-fired warships.
Collier is a historical term used to describe a bulk cargo ship designed to carry coal, especially for naval use by coal-fired warships.
Combat stores ship
Combat stores ships, or Storeships were originally a designation given to captured ships in the Age of Sail and immediately afterward, used to stow supplies and other goods for naval purposes.
Combat stores ships, or Storeships were originally a designation given to captured ships in the Age of Sail and immediately afterward, used to stow supplies and other goods for naval purposes.
Combatant ship
A combatant ship is a naval ship designed primarily to go "into harm's way."
A combatant ship is a naval ship designed primarily to go "into harm's way."
Command ship
Command ships serve as the flagships of the Commander of a fleet.
Command ships serve as the flagships of the Commander of a fleet.
Commercial vessel
A commercial vessel is defined by the United States Coast Guard as any vessel (i.e.
A commercial vessel is defined by the United States Coast Guard as any vessel (i.e.
Concrete ship
Concrete ships are ships built of steel and ferrocement instead of more traditional materials, such as steel or wood.
Concrete ships are ships built of steel and ferrocement instead of more traditional materials, such as steel or wood.
Container ship
Container ships are cargo ships that carry all of their load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization.
Container ships are cargo ships that carry all of their load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization.
Convoy rescue ship
During the Second World War designated convoy rescue ships accompanied some Atlantic convoys to rescue survivors from ships which had been attacked.
During the Second World War designated convoy rescue ships accompanied some Atlantic convoys to rescue survivors from ships which had been attacked.
Corvette
A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate (2000+ tons) and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft (500 or fewer tons), alth...
A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, originally smaller than a frigate (2000+ tons) and larger than a coastal patrol craft or fast attack craft (500 or fewer tons), alth...
Cotton-clad
Cotton-clads were a classification of steam-powered warships where a wooden ship was protected from enemy fire by bales of cotton lining its sides.
Cotton-clads were a classification of steam-powered warships where a wooden ship was protected from enemy fire by bales of cotton lining its sides.
Cottonclad warship
Cottonclads were a classification of steam-powered warships where a wooden ship was protected from enemy fire by bales of cotton lining its sides.
Cottonclads were a classification of steam-powered warships where a wooden ship was protected from enemy fire by bales of cotton lining its sides.
Crane vessel
A crane vessel, crane ship or floating crane is a ship with a crane specialized in lifting heavy loads.
A crane vessel, crane ship or floating crane is a ship with a crane specialized in lifting heavy loads.
Crommesteven
The Crommesteven or cromsteven, often as crompster, cromster or crumster (from crom = bent, concave; steven = stem) was a type of small warship used by the Dutch ...
The Crommesteven or cromsteven, often as crompster, cromster or crumster (from crom = bent, concave; steven = stem) was a type of small warship used by the Dutch ...
Cruise ship
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinati...
A cruise ship or cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ship's amenities are part of the experience, as well as the different destinati...
Danlayer
A danlayer was a type of vessel assigned to minesweeping flotillas during and immediately after World War II. They were usually small trawlers, fitted for the purpose of laying dans.
A danlayer was a type of vessel assigned to minesweeping flotillas during and immediately after World War II. They were usually small trawlers, fitted for the purpose of laying dans.
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) is a type of Deep Submergence Vehicle used for rescue of downed submarines and clandestine missions.
A Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) is a type of Deep Submergence Vehicle used for rescue of downed submarines and clandestine missions.
Deep Submergence Vehicle
A Deep Sea Submergence Vehicle is a deep diving manned submarine that is self-propelled.
A Deep Sea Submergence Vehicle is a deep diving manned submarine that is self-propelled.
Deep-submergence vehicle
A Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV) is a deep diving manned submarine that is self-propelled.
A Deep Submergence Vehicle (DSV) is a deep diving manned submarine that is self-propelled.
Deepsea Challenger
Deepsea Challenger is a 7.3-metre deep-diving submersible designed to reach the bottom of Challenger Deep, the deepest known point on Earth.
Deepsea Challenger is a 7.3-metre deep-diving submersible designed to reach the bottom of Challenger Deep, the deepest known point on Earth.
Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships
Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (DEMS) was an Admiralty Trade Division program established in June, 1939, to arm 5,500 British merchant ships with an adequate defence against enemy submarines...
Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (DEMS) was an Admiralty Trade Division program established in June, 1939, to arm 5,500 British merchant ships with an adequate defence against enemy submarines...
Depot ship
A depot ship is a ship which acts as a mobile or fixed base for other ships and submarines or supports a naval base.
A depot ship is a ship which acts as a mobile or fixed base for other ships and submarines or supports a naval base.
Destroyer
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powe...
In naval terminology, a destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet, convoy or battle group and defend them against smaller, powe...
Destroyer escort
A destroyer escort (DE) is the classification for a smaller, lightly armed warship designed to be used to escort convoys of merchant marine ships, primarily of the United States Merchant Marine ...
A destroyer escort (DE) is the classification for a smaller, lightly armed warship designed to be used to escort convoys of merchant marine ships, primarily of the United States Merchant Marine ...
Destroyer minesweeper
Destroyer minesweeper was a designation given by the United States Navy to a series of destroyers that were converted into high-speed ocean-going minesweepers for service during World War II. T...
Destroyer minesweeper was a designation given by the United States Navy to a series of destroyers that were converted into high-speed ocean-going minesweepers for service during World War II. T...
Destroyer tender
A destroyer tender is a ship designed to provide maintenance support to a flotilla of destroyers or other small warships.
A destroyer tender is a ship designed to provide maintenance support to a flotilla of destroyers or other small warships.
Dispatch boat
Dispatch boats were small boats, and sometimes large ships, tasked to carry military dispatches from ship to ship or from ship to shore or, in some cases from shore to shore.
Dispatch boats were small boats, and sometimes large ships, tasked to carry military dispatches from ship to ship or from ship to shore or, in some cases from shore to shore.
Disposable ship
A disposable ship, also called raft ship, timber ship, or timber drogher was a barely seaworthy vessel assembled from large timbers lashed or pegged together for the purpose of makin...
A disposable ship, also called raft ship, timber ship, or timber drogher was a barely seaworthy vessel assembled from large timbers lashed or pegged together for the purpose of makin...
Diving support vessel
A diving support vessel is a ship that is used as a floating base for professional diving projects.
A diving support vessel is a ship that is used as a floating base for professional diving projects.
Dock landing ship
A dock landing ship is an amphibious warfare ship with a well deck to transport and launch landing craft and amphibious vehicles.
A dock landing ship is an amphibious warfare ship with a well deck to transport and launch landing craft and amphibious vehicles.
Double acting ship
Double acting ship is a type of icebreaking merchant ship designed to run ahead in open water and astern in ice.
Double acting ship is a type of icebreaking merchant ship designed to run ahead in open water and astern in ice.
Dromon
The dromon (from Greek δρόμων, dromōn, i.e. "runner") was a type of galley and the most important warship of the Byzantine navy from the 5th to 12th centuries AD, when they were succeede...
The dromon (from Greek δρόμων, dromōn, i.e. "runner") was a type of galley and the most important warship of the Byzantine navy from the 5th to 12th centuries AD, when they were succeede...
Durham boat
The Durham boat was a large wooden boat produced by the Durham Boat Company of Durham, Pennsylvania, starting in 1750.
The Durham boat was a large wooden boat produced by the Durham Boat Company of Durham, Pennsylvania, starting in 1750.
E-boat
Schnellboot or S-boot ("fast craft") is the designation for Motor Torpedo Boats of the German Navy since 1932.
Schnellboot or S-boot ("fast craft") is the designation for Motor Torpedo Boats of the German Navy since 1932.
East Indiaman
East Indiaman was a general name for any ship operating under charter or license to any of the East India Companies of the major European trading powers of the 17th through the 19th centuries.
East Indiaman was a general name for any ship operating under charter or license to any of the East India Companies of the major European trading powers of the 17th through the 19th centuries.
Elektroboot
An elektroboot ("electric boat" in German) was the first submarine designed to operate entirely submerged, rather than as submersibles that could submerge as a temporary means to escape detectio...
An elektroboot ("electric boat" in German) was the first submarine designed to operate entirely submerged, rather than as submersibles that could submerge as a temporary means to escape detectio...
Emergency tow vessel
An emergency tow vessel, also called emergency towing vessel, (ETV) is a multi purpose boat used by state authorities to tow disabled vessels on high seas in order to prevent dangers to ma...
An emergency tow vessel, also called emergency towing vessel, (ETV) is a multi purpose boat used by state authorities to tow disabled vessels on high seas in order to prevent dangers to ma...
Escort carrier
The escort aircraft carrier or escort carrier, also called a "jeep carrier" or "baby flattop" in the USN or "Woolworth Carrier" by the Royal Navy, was a small and slow type of aircraft car...
The escort aircraft carrier or escort carrier, also called a "jeep carrier" or "baby flattop" in the USN or "Woolworth Carrier" by the Royal Navy, was a small and slow type of aircraft car...
Escort ship (kaibokan)
Kaibokan (Japanese: "sea defence ship"), were a type of warship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II in defensive convoy duty.
Kaibokan (Japanese: "sea defence ship"), were a type of warship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II in defensive convoy duty.
Escort ship (Kaibokan)
An escort ship, or kaibokan,, were a type of warship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II in defensive convoy duty.
An escort ship, or kaibokan,, were a type of warship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II in defensive convoy duty.
Evacuation Transport
An Evacuation Transport is a vessel type employed by the U.S. Navy.
An Evacuation Transport is a vessel type employed by the U.S. Navy.
Examination vessel
An examination vessel is a vessel used to inspect ships and boats entering a port during wartime.
An examination vessel is a vessel used to inspect ships and boats entering a port during wartime.
Experiment (horse powered boat)
The Experiment was an early nineteenth century boat powered by horses.
The Experiment was an early nineteenth century boat powered by horses.
Experiment (horse-powered boat)
The Experiment was an early nineteenth century boat powered by horses.
The Experiment was an early nineteenth century boat powered by horses.
Factory ship
A factory ship, also known as a fish processing vessel, is a large ocean-going vessel with extensive on-board facilities for processing and freezing caught fish.
A factory ship, also known as a fish processing vessel, is a large ocean-going vessel with extensive on-board facilities for processing and freezing caught fish.
Fast Attack Craft
Fast attack craft (FAC) are small, fast, agile and offensive warships, that are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes.
Fast attack craft (FAC) are small, fast, agile and offensive warships, that are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes.
Fast attack craft
Fast attack craft are small, fast, agile and offensive warships, that are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes.
Fast attack craft are small, fast, agile and offensive warships, that are armed with anti-ship missiles, guns or torpedoes.
Fast battleship
A fast battleship was a battleship which emphasized speed without - in concept - undue compromise of either armor or armament.
A fast battleship was a battleship which emphasized speed without - in concept - undue compromise of either armor or armament.
Fast combat support ship
The fast combat support ship is the United States Navy's largest combat logistics ship, designed as an oiler, ammunition and supply ship.
The fast combat support ship is the United States Navy's largest combat logistics ship, designed as an oiler, ammunition and supply ship.
Feeder ship
Feeder vessels or feeder ships are ships of various sizes, but mostly understood to be sea going vessels with an average capacity of carrying to.
Feeder vessels or feeder ships are ships of various sizes, but mostly understood to be sea going vessels with an average capacity of carrying to.
Ferry
A ferry is a boat or ship used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water.
A ferry is a boat or ship used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water.
Fighter catapult ship
Fighter catapult ships also known as Catapult Armed Ships were an attempt by the Royal Navy to provide air cover at sea.
Fighter catapult ships also known as Catapult Armed Ships were an attempt by the Royal Navy to provide air cover at sea.
Fire ship
A fire ship, used in the days of wooden rowed or sailing ships, was a ship filled with combustibles, deliberately set on fire and steered into an enemy fleet, in order to destroy ships, or to ...
A fire ship, used in the days of wooden rowed or sailing ships, was a ship filled with combustibles, deliberately set on fire and steered into an enemy fleet, in order to destroy ships, or to ...
Fireboat
A fireboat is a specialized watercraft and with pumps and nozzles designed for fighting shoreline and shipboard fires.
A fireboat is a specialized watercraft and with pumps and nozzles designed for fighting shoreline and shipboard fires.
Flagship
A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag.
A flagship is a vessel used by the commanding officer of a group of naval ships, reflecting the custom of its commander, characteristically a flag officer, flying a distinguishing flag.
Flat-iron gunboat
Flat-iron gunboats were a number of classes of coastal gunboats characterised by small size, low freeboard and the absence of masts.
Flat-iron gunboats were a number of classes of coastal gunboats characterised by small size, low freeboard and the absence of masts.
Flatiron (ship type)
A flatiron is a type of coastal trading vessel designed to pass under bridges that have limited clearance.
A flatiron is a type of coastal trading vessel designed to pass under bridges that have limited clearance.
Flatiron (ship)
A flatiron is a type of coastal trading vessel designed to pass under bridges that have limited clearance.
A flatiron is a type of coastal trading vessel designed to pass under bridges that have limited clearance.
Fleet tender
Fleet tenders were British merchant ships that were fitted with a wooden superstructure to resemble battleships during the Second World War.
Fleet tenders were British merchant ships that were fitted with a wooden superstructure to resemble battleships during the Second World War.
Flight deck cruiser
The flight-deck cruiser was a proposed type of warship, designed by the United States Navy during the period between World War I and World War II. Combining features of aircraft carriers and lig...
The flight-deck cruiser was a proposed type of warship, designed by the United States Navy during the period between World War I and World War II. Combining features of aircraft carriers and lig...
Floating airport
A floating airport is an airport built and situated on a very large floating structure (VLFS) located many miles out at sea utilizing a flotation type of device or devices such as Pneumatic Stab...
A floating airport is an airport built and situated on a very large floating structure (VLFS) located many miles out at sea utilizing a flotation type of device or devices such as Pneumatic Stab...
Floating battery
A floating battery is a kind of armed watercraft, often improvised or experimental, which carries a heavy armament but has few other qualities as a warship.
A floating battery is a kind of armed watercraft, often improvised or experimental, which carries a heavy armament but has few other qualities as a warship.
Floating fuel station
Floating fuel station is a vessel, built under recognized Classification Society.
Floating fuel station is a vessel, built under recognized Classification Society.
Floating production storage and offloading
A floating production, storage and offloading unit is a floating vessel used by the offshore oil and gas industry for the processing of hydrocarbons and for storage of oil.
A floating production, storage and offloading unit is a floating vessel used by the offshore oil and gas industry for the processing of hydrocarbons and for storage of oil.
Floating restaurant
A floating restaurant is a kind of vessel which is usually a type of steel barge used as a restaurant on water.
A floating restaurant is a kind of vessel which is usually a type of steel barge used as a restaurant on water.
Flotel
Flotel, a portmanteau of the terms floating hotel, refers to the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms.
Flotel, a portmanteau of the terms floating hotel, refers to the installation of living quarters on top of rafts or semi-submersible platforms.
Flotilla leader
A flotilla leader was a warship suitable for commanding a flotilla of destroyers or other small warships, typically a small cruiser or a large destroyer (known as a destroyer leader).
A flotilla leader was a warship suitable for commanding a flotilla of destroyers or other small warships, typically a small cruiser or a large destroyer (known as a destroyer leader).
Flush deck
In naval architecture, a flush deck refers to when the upper deck of a vessel extends unbroken from stem to stern.
In naval architecture, a flush deck refers to when the upper deck of a vessel extends unbroken from stem to stern.
Fluyt
A fluyt, fluit, or flute is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed as a dedicated cargo vessel.
A fluyt, fluit, or flute is a Dutch type of sailing vessel originally designed as a dedicated cargo vessel.
Flyboat
The flyboat was a European light vessel (developed primarily as a mercantile cargo carrier, although many served as warships in an auxiliary role) of between 70 to 200 tons, used in the late 16t...
The flyboat was a European light vessel (developed primarily as a mercantile cargo carrier, although many served as warships in an auxiliary role) of between 70 to 200 tons, used in the late 16t...
Four piper
The term four piper is United States Navy terminology for classes of destroyers with four funnels.
The term four piper is United States Navy terminology for classes of destroyers with four funnels.
Freight liner (ship)
A freight liner is a cargo ship sailing on a regular schedule, as opposed to a tramp ship.
A freight liner is a cargo ship sailing on a regular schedule, as opposed to a tramp ship.
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.
Fusta
The fusta or fuste (also called foist or galliot) was a narrow, light and fast ship with shallow draft, powered by both oars and sail -– in essence a small galley.
The fusta or fuste (also called foist or galliot) was a narrow, light and fast ship with shallow draft, powered by both oars and sail -– in essence a small galley.
Gabbart
A Gabbart is a type of lighter or barge, used in the 17th through 19th century.
A Gabbart is a type of lighter or barge, used in the 17th through 19th century.
Galeas
The galeas is a small type of trade ship, which was common in the Baltic Sea and North Sea from the 17th to the early 20th centuries.
The galeas is a small type of trade ship, which was common in the Baltic Sea and North Sea from the 17th to the early 20th centuries.
Galiot
A galiote, or galliote, was term for three different types of naval vessels that sailed on different seas, and for a type of river barge.
A galiote, or galliote, was term for three different types of naval vessels that sailed on different seas, and for a type of river barge.
Galleon
The galleon was an ocean going ship type which evolved from the carrack in the second half of 16th century.
The galleon was an ocean going ship type which evolved from the carrack in the second half of 16th century.
Galley
A galley is a type of ship propelled by rowers that originated in the Mediterranean region and was used for warfare, trade and piracy from the first millennium BC. Galleys dominated naval warfar...
A galley is a type of ship propelled by rowers that originated in the Mediterranean region and was used for warfare, trade and piracy from the first millennium BC. Galleys dominated naval warfar...
General stores issue ship
General stores issue ship is a type of ship used by the United States Navy during World War II and for some time afterwards.
General stores issue ship is a type of ship used by the United States Navy during World War II and for some time afterwards.
Gowind class corvette
Gowind is a family of steel monohull corvettes and Offshore Patrol Vessels developed since 2006 by DCNS to conduct missions in littoral zone such as anti-submarine warfare and safeguard.
Gowind is a family of steel monohull corvettes and Offshore Patrol Vessels developed since 2006 by DCNS to conduct missions in littoral zone such as anti-submarine warfare and safeguard.
Guard ship
A guard ship is a warship stationed at some port or harbour to act as a guard, and in former times in the Royal Navy to receive the men impressed for service.
A guard ship is a warship stationed at some port or harbour to act as a guard, and in former times in the Royal Navy to receive the men impressed for service.
Guided missile destroyer
A guided missile destroyer is a destroyer designed to launch guided missiles.
A guided missile destroyer is a destroyer designed to launch guided missiles.
Gunboat
A gunboat is a naval watercraft designed for the express purpose of carrying one or more guns to bombard coastal targets, as opposed to those military craft designed for naval warfare, or for fe...
A gunboat is a naval watercraft designed for the express purpose of carrying one or more guns to bombard coastal targets, as opposed to those military craft designed for naval warfare, or for fe...
Gundalow
A gundalow is a type of flat bottom cargo vessel once common in Maine and New England rivers.
A gundalow is a type of flat bottom cargo vessel once common in Maine and New England rivers.
Handymax
Handymax and Supramax are naval architecture terms for a bulk carrier, in a series that is called Handysize class.
Handymax and Supramax are naval architecture terms for a bulk carrier, in a series that is called Handysize class.
Handysize
Although there is no official definition in terms of exact tonnages, Handysize most usually refers to a dry bulk vessel (or, less commonly, to a product tanker) with deadweight of about 15,000&n...
Although there is no official definition in terms of exact tonnages, Handysize most usually refers to a dry bulk vessel (or, less commonly, to a product tanker) with deadweight of about 15,000&n...
Heavy cruiser
The heavy cruiser was a type of cruiser, a naval warship designed for long range and high speed, armed generally with naval guns of roughly 203mm calibre (8 inches) in caliber and displacin...
The heavy cruiser was a type of cruiser, a naval warship designed for long range and high speed, armed generally with naval guns of roughly 203mm calibre (8 inches) in caliber and displacin...
Heavy lift ship
A heavy lift ship is a vessel designed to move very large loads that cannot be handled by normally equipped ships.
A heavy lift ship is a vessel designed to move very large loads that cannot be handled by normally equipped ships.
Hellburners
Hellburners (Dutch: hellebranders; brander is Dutch for "fireship") were specialised fireships used in the Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585) during the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch reb...
Hellburners (Dutch: hellebranders; brander is Dutch for "fireship") were specialised fireships used in the Siege of Antwerp (1584-1585) during the Eighty Years' War between the Dutch reb...
Hermaphrodite brig
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.
In sailing, a brigantine or hermaphrodite brig is a vessel with two masts, only the forward of which is square rigged.
High speed transport
High Speed Transports were converted destroyers and destroyer escorts used to support US Navy amphibious operations in World War II and afterward.
High Speed Transports were converted destroyers and destroyer escorts used to support US Navy amphibious operations in World War II and afterward.
History of the aircraft carrier
Aircraft carriers are warships that evolved from balloon-carrying wooden vessels into nuclear powered vessels carrying dozens of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Aircraft carriers are warships that evolved from balloon-carrying wooden vessels into nuclear powered vessels carrying dozens of fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Hjortspring boat
The Hjortspring boat is a vessel designed as a large canoe, from the Scandinavian Pre-Roman Iron Age, that was excavated in 1921–1922 in Hjortspring Mose at Als in Sønderjylland.
The Hjortspring boat is a vessel designed as a large canoe, from the Scandinavian Pre-Roman Iron Age, that was excavated in 1921–1922 in Hjortspring Mose at Als in Sønderjylland.
Hog Islander
Hog Islanders is the slang for ships built to Emergency Fleet Corporation designs number 1022 and 1024.
Hog Islanders is the slang for ships built to Emergency Fleet Corporation designs number 1022 and 1024.
Hopper barge
Hopper barge is a kind of non-mechanical ship or vessel that cannot move around by itself, unlike some other types of barges.
Hopper barge is a kind of non-mechanical ship or vessel that cannot move around by itself, unlike some other types of barges.
Hospital ship
A hospital ship is a ship designated for primary function as a floating medical treatment facility or hospital; most are operated by the military forces of various countries, as they are intende...
A hospital ship is a ship designated for primary function as a floating medical treatment facility or hospital; most are operated by the military forces of various countries, as they are intende...
Hoy (boat)
A hoy was a small sloop-rigged coasting ship or a heavy barge used for freight, usually displacing about 60 tons.
A hoy was a small sloop-rigged coasting ship or a heavy barge used for freight, usually displacing about 60 tons.
Hulk (medieval ship type)
A hulk was a type of medieval sea craft, a technological predecessor of the carrack and caravel.
A hulk was a type of medieval sea craft, a technological predecessor of the carrack and caravel.
Hydrogen tanker
A hydrogen tanker is a tank ship designed for transporting liquefied hydrogen.
A hydrogen tanker is a tank ship designed for transporting liquefied hydrogen.
Ironclad warship
An ironclad was a steam-propelled warship in the early part of the second half of the 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates.
An ironclad was a steam-propelled warship in the early part of the second half of the 19th century, protected by iron or steel armor plates.
Jackass-barque
A jackass-barque, sometimes spelled jackass bark, is a sailing ship with three masts, of which the foremast is square-rigged and the main is partially square-rigged and partially fore-and-aft rigged.
A jackass-barque, sometimes spelled jackass bark, is a sailing ship with three masts, of which the foremast is square-rigged and the main is partially square-rigged and partially fore-and-aft rigged.
Jackup rig
A jack-up rig or a self-elevating unit is a type of mobile platform that consists of a buoyant hull fitted with a number of movable legs, capable of raising its hull over the surface of sea.
A jack-up rig or a self-elevating unit is a type of mobile platform that consists of a buoyant hull fitted with a number of movable legs, capable of raising its hull over the surface of sea.
Jollyboat (dinghy)
Traditionally the term jolly boat refers to a boat carried by a ship, powered by 4 or six oars and occasionally yawl rigged sails.
Traditionally the term jolly boat refers to a boat carried by a ship, powered by 4 or six oars and occasionally yawl rigged sails.
Kaibokan
An escort ship, or kaibokan, (Japanese: "sea defence ship"), is the term used by the United States Navy for a type of naval ship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II for ...
An escort ship, or kaibokan, (Japanese: "sea defence ship"), is the term used by the United States Navy for a type of naval ship used by the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II for ...
Karve
Karves were a type of small Viking ship similar to the Knarr.
Karves were a type of small Viking ship similar to the Knarr.
Ketch
A ketch is a sailing craft with two masts: a main mast, and a shorter mizzen mast abaft (rearward of) the main mast, but forward of the rudder post.
A ketch is a sailing craft with two masts: a main mast, and a shorter mizzen mast abaft (rearward of) the main mast, but forward of the rudder post.
Knarr (type of yacht)
The Knarr (plural Knarrer) is a Bermuda rigged, long keeled, sailing yacht designed in 1943 by Norwegian Erling L. Kristofersen.
The Knarr (plural Knarrer) is a Bermuda rigged, long keeled, sailing yacht designed in 1943 by Norwegian Erling L. Kristofersen.
Koch (boat)
The Koch was a special type of small one or two mast wooden sailing ships designed and used in Russia for transpolar voyages in ice conditions of the Arctic seas, popular among the Pomors.
The Koch was a special type of small one or two mast wooden sailing ships designed and used in Russia for transpolar voyages in ice conditions of the Arctic seas, popular among the Pomors.
L boat
The L Boat is a type of sail sloop racing boat designed by the Luedtke Brothers in Toledo, Ohio in May, 1931.
The L Boat is a type of sail sloop racing boat designed by the Luedtke Brothers in Toledo, Ohio in May, 1931.
Landing Craft Assault
The Landing Craft Assault was a landing craft used extensively in World War II. Its primary purpose was to ferry troops from transport ships to attack enemy-held shores.
The Landing Craft Assault was a landing craft used extensively in World War II. Its primary purpose was to ferry troops from transport ships to attack enemy-held shores.
Landing Craft L-50
The L-50 is a mechanized landing craft used by the Swedish Navy and the Swedish coastal artillery from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The L-50 is a mechanized landing craft used by the Swedish Navy and the Swedish coastal artillery from the 1950s to the 1980s.
Landing Craft Mechanized
The Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) or Landing Craft Mechanical was a landing craft designed for carrying vehicles.
The Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) or Landing Craft Mechanical was a landing craft designed for carrying vehicles.
Landing Ship Logistics
The Landing Ship Logistic (LSL) is a term used by the United Kingdom armed forces to describe the Round Table class landing ship used for support of amphibious warfare missions.
The Landing Ship Logistic (LSL) is a term used by the United Kingdom armed forces to describe the Round Table class landing ship used for support of amphibious warfare missions.
Landing Ship, Infantry
Landing Ship, Infantry (LSI) was a British term for a type of ship used to transport infantry in amphibious warfare during the Second World War The LSI would take its cargo of infantry close to ...
Landing Ship, Infantry (LSI) was a British term for a type of ship used to transport infantry in amphibious warfare during the Second World War The LSI would take its cargo of infantry close to ...
Landing ship, infantry
Landing ship, infantry was a British term for a type of ship used to transport infantry in amphibious warfare during the Second World War The LSI would take its cargo of infantry close to the ta...
Landing ship, infantry was a British term for a type of ship used to transport infantry in amphibious warfare during the Second World War The LSI would take its cargo of infantry close to the ta...
Landing Ship, Tank
Landing Ship, Tank was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing ...
Landing Ship, Tank was the military designation for naval vessels created during World War II to support amphibious operations by carrying significant quantities of vehicles, cargo, and landing ...
LCVP
The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat was a landing craft used extensively in amphibious landings in World War II. The craft was designed by Andrew Higgins of Louisi...
The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat was a landing craft used extensively in amphibious landings in World War II. The craft was designed by Andrew Higgins of Louisi...
Lead ship
The lead ship or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design.
The lead ship or class leader is the first of a series or class of ships all constructed according to the same general design.
Lembus
A lembus (from Greek "λέμβος" - lembos) was an ancient Illyrian galley, with a single bank of oars and no sails.
A lembus (from Greek "λέμβος" - lembos) was an ancient Illyrian galley, with a single bank of oars and no sails.
Liberty ship
Liberty ships were cargo ships built in the United States during World War II. Though British in conception, they were adapted by the U.S. as they were cheap and quick to build, and came to symb...
Liberty ships were cargo ships built in the United States during World War II. Though British in conception, they were adapted by the U.S. as they were cheap and quick to build, and came to symb...
Lighter aboard ship
The lighter aboard ship (LASH) system refers to the practice of loading barges (lighters) aboard a larger vessel for transport.
The lighter aboard ship (LASH) system refers to the practice of loading barges (lighters) aboard a larger vessel for transport.
Lighthouse tender
A lighthouse tender is a ship specifically designed to maintain, support, or tend to lighthouses, or lightvessels, providing supplies, fuel, mail and transportation.
A lighthouse tender is a ship specifically designed to maintain, support, or tend to lighthouses, or lightvessels, providing supplies, fuel, mail and transportation.
Littoral combat ship
A littoral combat ship is a type of relatively small surface vessel intended for operations in the littoral zone.
A littoral combat ship is a type of relatively small surface vessel intended for operations in the littoral zone.
Livestock carrier
A livestock carrier, as the name suggests, is a large ship used in the live export of sheep, cattle and goats.
A livestock carrier, as the name suggests, is a large ship used in the live export of sheep, cattle and goats.
Longship
Longships were sea vessels made and used by the Vikings from the Nordic countries for trade, commerce, exploration, and warfare during the Viking Age.
Longships were sea vessels made and used by the Vikings from the Nordic countries for trade, commerce, exploration, and warfare during the Viking Age.
LSTH
An LSTH (for "Landing Ship, Tank (Hospital)") was designed to act as a hospital ship, but because they retained armament were not officially designated as such.
An LSTH (for "Landing Ship, Tank (Hospital)") was designed to act as a hospital ship, but because they retained armament were not officially designated as such.
Lyon's Whelp
Lyon's Whelp was the name given to several British naval ships dating back to the 16th century, including at least two that were not financed or built by the Duke of Buckingham.
Lyon's Whelp was the name given to several British naval ships dating back to the 16th century, including at least two that were not financed or built by the Duke of Buckingham.
Malaccamax
Malaccamax is a naval architecture term for the largest size of ship capable of fitting through the -deep Strait of Malacca.
Malaccamax is a naval architecture term for the largest size of ship capable of fitting through the -deep Strait of Malacca.
Man-of-war
The man-of-war (also man of war, man-o'-war, man o' war, or simply man) was a Royal Navy expression for a powerful warship from the 16th to the 19th century.
The man-of-war (also man of war, man-o'-war, man o' war, or simply man) was a Royal Navy expression for a powerful warship from the 16th to the 19th century.
Manila galleon
The Manila galleons or Manila-Acapulco galleons (Galeones de Manila-Acapulco) were Spanish trading ships that sailed once or twice per year across the Pacific Ocean between Manila in...
The Manila galleons or Manila-Acapulco galleons (Galeones de Manila-Acapulco) were Spanish trading ships that sailed once or twice per year across the Pacific Ocean between Manila in...
Manila-Acapulco Galleon
The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade or in were Spanish trading ships that sailed once or twice per year across the Pacific Ocean between Manila in Spanish East Indies, and Acapulco, New Spain.
The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade or in were Spanish trading ships that sailed once or twice per year across the Pacific Ocean between Manila in Spanish East Indies, and Acapulco, New Spain.
Marinefährprahm
The Marinefährprahm was the largest landing craft operated by Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It served a variety of roles in the Mediterranean, Baltic and Black Seas as well as the ...
The Marinefährprahm was the largest landing craft operated by Germany's Kriegsmarine during World War II. It served a variety of roles in the Mediterranean, Baltic and Black Seas as well as the ...
Maritime Prepositioning ship
The 31 Maritime Prepositioning Ships are part of the United States Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program.
The 31 Maritime Prepositioning Ships are part of the United States Military Sealift Command's Prepositioning Program.
Masula boat
Masula boat, also known as masoola or masulah boat, is a kind of non-rigid boat built without knees used on the coast of Madras, India, along with catamarans.
Masula boat, also known as masoola or masulah boat, is a kind of non-rigid boat built without knees used on the coast of Madras, India, along with catamarans.
Medium clipper
A Medium clipper is a type of clipper designed for both cargo carrying capacity and speed.
A Medium clipper is a type of clipper designed for both cargo carrying capacity and speed.
Merchant aircraft carrier
Merchant aircraft carriers (MAC) were bulk cargo ships with minimal aircraft handling facilities, used during World War II by Britain and the Netherlands as an interim measure to supplement Brit...
Merchant aircraft carriers (MAC) were bulk cargo ships with minimal aircraft handling facilities, used during World War II by Britain and the Netherlands as an interim measure to supplement Brit...
Merchant raider
Merchant raiders are ships which disguise themselves as non-combatant merchant vessels, whilst actually being armed and intending to attack enemy commerce.
Merchant raiders are ships which disguise themselves as non-combatant merchant vessels, whilst actually being armed and intending to attack enemy commerce.
Milgem class corvette
The MİLGEM project, from the Turkish words Milli Gemi, is a Turkish national warship program, the purpose of which is to build a modern littoral combat warship with indigenous anti-submarine...
The MİLGEM project, from the Turkish words Milli Gemi, is a Turkish national warship program, the purpose of which is to build a modern littoral combat warship with indigenous anti-submarine...
Minesweeper (ship)
A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines.
A minesweeper is a small naval warship designed to counter the threat posed by naval mines.
Mistico (boat)
The Mistico was a large sailing coaster used in the Mediterranean in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
The Mistico was a large sailing coaster used in the Mediterranean in the 18th and 19th Centuries.
Monitor (warship)
A monitor was a class of relatively small warship which was neither fast nor strongly armoured but carried disproportionately fat guns.
A monitor was a class of relatively small warship which was neither fast nor strongly armoured but carried disproportionately fat guns.
Mother ship
A mother ship is a vehicle that serves or carries one or more smaller vehicles.
A mother ship is a vehicle that serves or carries one or more smaller vehicles.
Motor ship
A motor ship or motor vessel is a ship propelled by an Internal combustion engine, usually a diesel engine.
A motor ship or motor vessel is a ship propelled by an Internal combustion engine, usually a diesel engine.
Motor torpedo boat tender
Motor torpedo boat tender is a type of ship used by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The Motor torpedo boat tender's task was to act as a tender in remote areas for patrol boats (PT-boats)...
Motor torpedo boat tender is a type of ship used by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The Motor torpedo boat tender's task was to act as a tender in remote areas for patrol boats (PT-boats)...
MS Femund II
M/S "Fæmund II is the culture-historical steamship that each summer travels between Sørvika(south of Røros) and Elgå (in Engerdal)on Norways` third largest lake, Femunden.
M/S "Fæmund II is the culture-historical steamship that each summer travels between Sørvika(south of Røros) and Elgå (in Engerdal)on Norways` third largest lake, Femunden.
Museum and historic ships of the Great Lakes
Museum and historic ships of the Great Lakes === Museum ships and boats, surviving hulls === Passenger and freight ships ==== S S Keewatin, Saugatuck, Mi ==== The SS Keewatin, a forme...
Museum and historic ships of the Great Lakes === Museum ships and boats, surviving hulls === Passenger and freight ships ==== S S Keewatin, Saugatuck, Mi ==== The SS Keewatin, a forme...
Museum ship
A museum ship, or sometimes memorial ship, is a ship that has been preserved and converted into a museum open to the public, for educational or memorial purposes.
A museum ship, or sometimes memorial ship, is a ship that has been preserved and converted into a museum open to the public, for educational or memorial purposes.
N/S
N/S is a ship prefix for "nuclear ship" and is used in front of the name of a nuclear powered vessel, i.e. N/S Engelbrekt.
N/S is a ship prefix for "nuclear ship" and is used in front of the name of a nuclear powered vessel, i.e. N/S Engelbrekt.
Naval drifter
A naval drifter is a boat built along the lines of a commercial fishing drifter but fitted out for naval purposes.
A naval drifter is a boat built along the lines of a commercial fishing drifter but fitted out for naval purposes.
Navis lusoria
A navis lusoria is a type of a small military vessel of the late Roman Empire that served as a troop transport.
A navis lusoria is a type of a small military vessel of the late Roman Empire that served as a troop transport.
Nuclear-powered icebreaker
A nuclear powered icebreaker is a purpose-built ship for use in waters continuously covered with ice.
A nuclear powered icebreaker is a purpose-built ship for use in waters continuously covered with ice.
OBO carrier
A OBO carrier is a vessel that can trade with both Oil, Bulk and Ore cargoes, hence the name.
A OBO carrier is a vessel that can trade with both Oil, Bulk and Ore cargoes, hence the name.
Ocean boarding vessel
Ocean boarding vessels (OBVs) were merchant ships taken over by the Royal Navy for the purpose of enforcing wartime blockades by intercepting and boarding foreign vessels.
Ocean boarding vessels (OBVs) were merchant ships taken over by the Royal Navy for the purpose of enforcing wartime blockades by intercepting and boarding foreign vessels.
Ocean escort
Ocean Escort was a type of United States Navy warship.
Ocean Escort was a type of United States Navy warship.
Ocean liner
An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule.
An ocean liner is a ship designed to transport people from one seaport to another along regular long-distance maritime routes according to a schedule.
Oceanographic research ship
A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea.
A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea.
Oil tanker
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil and acts as a mobile target for somali pirates.
An oil tanker, also known as a petroleum tanker, is a merchant ship designed for the bulk transport of oil and acts as a mobile target for somali pirates.
Open hatch general cargo
Open Hatch General Cargo (OHGC) is a vessel-type designed to transport forestry products, bulk, unitized cargoes, project cargoes and containers.
Open Hatch General Cargo (OHGC) is a vessel-type designed to transport forestry products, bulk, unitized cargoes, project cargoes and containers.
Open Ocean Performance Sixties
The Open Ocean Performance Sixty, or simply Open 60, is a class of trimaran racing yacht defined by the Ocean Racing Multihull Association.
The Open Ocean Performance Sixty, or simply Open 60, is a class of trimaran racing yacht defined by the Ocean Racing Multihull Association.
Ore-bulk-oil carrier
An Ore-bulk-oil carrier, also known as combination carrier or OBO, is a ship designed to be capable of carrying wet or dry cargoes.
An Ore-bulk-oil carrier, also known as combination carrier or OBO, is a ship designed to be capable of carrying wet or dry cargoes.
Packet ship
A packet ship was originally a vessel employed to carry post office mail packets to and from British embassies, colonies and outposts.
A packet ship was originally a vessel employed to carry post office mail packets to and from British embassies, colonies and outposts.
Paddle steamer
A paddle steamer is a steamship or riverboat, powered by a steam engine, using paddle wheels to propel it through the water.
A paddle steamer is a steamship or riverboat, powered by a steam engine, using paddle wheels to propel it through the water.
Padre Eterno
The Padre Eterno (Eternal Father) was a galleon of the Portuguese Navy, built in Rio de Janeiro, Colony of Brazil in the 17th Century.
The Padre Eterno (Eternal Father) was a galleon of the Portuguese Navy, built in Rio de Janeiro, Colony of Brazil in the 17th Century.
Palace steamer
Palace steamers were luxurious steamships that carried passengers and cargo around the North American Great Lakes from 1844 through 1857.
Palace steamers were luxurious steamships that carried passengers and cargo around the North American Great Lakes from 1844 through 1857.
Panamax
Panamax and New Panamax are terms for the size limits for ships traveling through the Panama Canal.
Panamax and New Panamax are terms for the size limits for ships traveling through the Panama Canal.
Panokseon
Panokseon was an oar- and sail-propelled ship that was the main class of warship used by the Korean Joseon Dynasty during the late 16th century.
Panokseon was an oar- and sail-propelled ship that was the main class of warship used by the Korean Joseon Dynasty during the late 16th century.
Patrol boat
A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defense duties.
A patrol boat is a relatively small naval vessel generally designed for coastal defense duties.
Patrol gunboat (hydrofoil)
Patrol gunboat (hydrofoil) was a type of vessel built by the U.S. Navy in the 1970s and tested by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Patrol gunboat (hydrofoil) was a type of vessel built by the U.S. Navy in the 1970s and tested by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Pausik
Pausik is a river flat-bottomed single-sticker boat with oar, and which was built for travelling the rivers of Russia.
Pausik is a river flat-bottomed single-sticker boat with oar, and which was built for travelling the rivers of Russia.
Pentamaran
A Pentamaran is a ship with five hulls, that might be designed for carrying cargo and filling a gap between fast and expensive aircraft transport and slow cargo ship transport.
A Pentamaran is a ship with five hulls, that might be designed for carrying cargo and filling a gap between fast and expensive aircraft transport and slow cargo ship transport.
Penteconter (ship)
The penteconter, alt. spelling pentekonter, also transliterated as pentecontor or pentekontor (πεντηκόντορος, fifty-oared) was an ancient Greek galley in use since the archaic period.
The penteconter, alt. spelling pentekonter, also transliterated as pentecontor or pentekontor (πεντηκόντορος, fifty-oared) was an ancient Greek galley in use since the archaic period.
Pilot boat
A Pilot boat is a type of boat used to transport pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships that they are piloting.
A Pilot boat is a type of boat used to transport pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships that they are piloting.
Pinnace
A pinnace is one of two marine craft, the first a small vessel used as a tender to larger vessels amongst other things, and the second a ship rigged vessel popular in northern waters through the...
A pinnace is one of two marine craft, the first a small vessel used as a tender to larger vessels amongst other things, and the second a ship rigged vessel popular in northern waters through the...
Pipe-laying ship
A pipelaying ship is a maritime vessel used in the construction of subsea infrastructure.
A pipelaying ship is a maritime vessel used in the construction of subsea infrastructure.
Platform supply vessel
A Platform supply vessel is a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil platforms.
A Platform supply vessel is a ship specially designed to supply offshore oil platforms.
Pre-dreadnought battleship
Pre-dreadnought battleship is the general term for all of the types of sea-going battleships built between the mid-1890s and 1905.
Pre-dreadnought battleship is the general term for all of the types of sea-going battleships built between the mid-1890s and 1905.
Pre-industrial armoured ships
Armoured warships were wooden ships or ships of composite construction (wooden planking on iron frames) armoured with thick metal plates.
Armoured warships were wooden ships or ships of composite construction (wooden planking on iron frames) armoured with thick metal plates.
Protected cruiser
The protected cruiser is a type of naval cruiser of the late 19th century, so known because its armoured deck offered protection for vital machine spaces from shrapnel caused by exploding shells...
The protected cruiser is a type of naval cruiser of the late 19th century, so known because its armoured deck offered protection for vital machine spaces from shrapnel caused by exploding shells...
Q-ship
Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, Decoy Vessels, Special Service Ships, or Mystery Ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submar...
Q-ships, also known as Q-boats, Decoy Vessels, Special Service Ships, or Mystery Ships, were heavily armed merchant ships with concealed weaponry, designed to lure submar...
Ramped Craft Logistic
The Ramped Craft Logistic (RCL) is a type of landing craft operated by the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army.
The Ramped Craft Logistic (RCL) is a type of landing craft operated by the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army.
Ramped Powered Lighter
The Ramped Powered Lighter (RPL) was a type of landing craft formerly operated by the Royal Corps of Transport of the British Army, from the 1960s until the 1990s.
The Ramped Powered Lighter (RPL) was a type of landing craft formerly operated by the Royal Corps of Transport of the British Army, from the 1960s until the 1990s.
Razee
A razee or razée is a sailing ship that has been cut down (razeed) to reduce the number of decks.
A razee or razée is a sailing ship that has been cut down (razeed) to reduce the number of decks.
Reefer ship
A refrigerator (or reefer) ship is a type of ship typically used to transport perishable commodities which require temperature-controlled transportation, mostly fruits, meat, fish, v...
A refrigerator (or reefer) ship is a type of ship typically used to transport perishable commodities which require temperature-controlled transportation, mostly fruits, meat, fish, v...
Rendel gunboat
Flat-iron gunboats (more formally known as Rendel gunboats) were a number of classes of coastal gunboats characterised by small size, low freeboard and the absence of masts.
Flat-iron gunboats (more formally known as Rendel gunboats) were a number of classes of coastal gunboats characterised by small size, low freeboard and the absence of masts.
Replenishment oiler
A replenishment oiler or fleet tanker is a naval auxiliary ship with fuel tanks and dry cargo holds, which can replenish other ships while underway in the high seas.
A replenishment oiler or fleet tanker is a naval auxiliary ship with fuel tanks and dry cargo holds, which can replenish other ships while underway in the high seas.
Rescue and salvage ship
Rescue and salvage ships in the United States Navy were common during World War II. Their purpose was to come to the rescue of stricken ships, usually because of their towing ability, and to tow...
Rescue and salvage ships in the United States Navy were common during World War II. Their purpose was to come to the rescue of stricken ships, usually because of their towing ability, and to tow...
Research vessel
A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea.
A research vessel (RV or R/V) is a ship designed and equipped to carry out research at sea.
River monitor
River monitors were heavily armored, and normally mounted the largest guns of all riverine warships.
River monitors were heavily armored, and normally mounted the largest guns of all riverine warships.
Roll-on/roll-off
Roll-on/roll-off ships are vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers or railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels.
Roll-on/roll-off ships are vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers or railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels.
Roller ship
The roller ship, or roller steamer, was an unconventional – and unsuccessful – ship design of the late nineteenth century, which attempted to propel itself by means of large wheels.
The roller ship, or roller steamer, was an unconventional – and unsuccessful – ship design of the late nineteenth century, which attempted to propel itself by means of large wheels.
Rotor ship
A rotor ship, or Flettner ship, is a ship designed to use the Magnus effect for propulsion.
A rotor ship, or Flettner ship, is a ship designed to use the Magnus effect for propulsion.
Row galley
A row galley is an armed naval craft using oars rather than sail as a means of propulsion.
A row galley is an armed naval craft using oars rather than sail as a means of propulsion.
Royal Mail Ship
Royal Mail Ship, usually seen in its abbreviated form RMS, a designation which dates back to 1840, is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract by the Britis...
Royal Mail Ship, usually seen in its abbreviated form RMS, a designation which dates back to 1840, is the ship prefix used for seagoing vessels that carry mail under contract by the Britis...
Schnellboot
Schnellboot or S-Boot ("fast craft") is the designation for Motor Torpedo Boats of the German Navy since 1932.
Schnellboot or S-Boot ("fast craft") is the designation for Motor Torpedo Boats of the German Navy since 1932.
Schooner
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts with the forward mast being no taller than the rear masts.
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel characterized by the use of fore-and-aft sails on two or more masts with the forward mast being no taller than the rear masts.
Scout cruiser
A scout cruiser was a type of warship of the early 20th Century, which were smaller, faster, more lightly armed and armoured than protected cruisers or light cruisers, but larger than contempora...
A scout cruiser was a type of warship of the early 20th Century, which were smaller, faster, more lightly armed and armoured than protected cruisers or light cruisers, but larger than contempora...
Screw steamer
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels.
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels.
Sea Control Ship
The Sea Control Ship (SCS) was a small aircraft carrier developed and conceptualized by the United States Navy under Chief of Naval Operations Elmo Zumwalt during the 1970s.
The Sea Control Ship (SCS) was a small aircraft carrier developed and conceptualized by the United States Navy under Chief of Naval Operations Elmo Zumwalt during the 1970s.
Seagoing Buoy Tender
The Seagoing Buoy Tender is a type of U.S. Coast Guard cutter originally designed to service aids to navigation, throughout the waters of the United States, and wherever U.S. shipping interests ...
The Seagoing Buoy Tender is a type of U.S. Coast Guard cutter originally designed to service aids to navigation, throughout the waters of the United States, and wherever U.S. shipping interests ...
Seawaymax
The term Seawaymax refers to vessels which are the maximum size that can fit through the canal locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
The term Seawaymax refers to vessels which are the maximum size that can fit through the canal locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Semi-submersible
A semi-submersible is a specialised marine vessel with good stability and seakeeping characteristics.
A semi-submersible is a specialised marine vessel with good stability and seakeeping characteristics.
Seventy-four (ship)
The "seventy-four" was a type of two-decked sailing ship of the line nominally carrying 74 guns.
The "seventy-four" was a type of two-decked sailing ship of the line nominally carrying 74 guns.
Ship of the line
A ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th through the mid-19th century to take part in the naval tactic known as the line of battle, in which two columns of opposi...
A ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th through the mid-19th century to take part in the naval tactic known as the line of battle, in which two columns of opposi...
Shitik
Shitik is a small broad-bottomed vessel in which parts of the case have been sewed by belts or juniper and fur-tree rods.
Shitik is a small broad-bottomed vessel in which parts of the case have been sewed by belts or juniper and fur-tree rods.
Showboat
A showboat, or show boat, was a form of theater that traveled along the waterways of the United States, especially along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers (www.brittanica.com).
A showboat, or show boat, was a form of theater that traveled along the waterways of the United States, especially along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers (www.brittanica.com).
Siebel ferry
The Siebel ferry (Siebelfähre) was a shallow-draft catamaran landing craft operated by Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II. It served a variety of roles (transport, flak ship, gunboat, convo...
The Siebel ferry (Siebelfähre) was a shallow-draft catamaran landing craft operated by Germany's Wehrmacht during World War II. It served a variety of roles (transport, flak ship, gunboat, convo...
Skûtsje
A skûtsje (pronounced 'skootshuh') is a Frisian sailing boat of the type tjalk, originally an ordinary cargo boat, but today a prized ship and one of the icons of Frisia.
A skûtsje (pronounced 'skootshuh') is a Frisian sailing boat of the type tjalk, originally an ordinary cargo boat, but today a prized ship and one of the icons of Frisia.
Slave ship
Slave ships were large cargo ships specially converted for the purpose of transporting slaves, especially newly purchased African slaves to the Americas.
Slave ships were large cargo ships specially converted for the purpose of transporting slaves, especially newly purchased African slaves to the Americas.
Sloop-of-war
In the 18th and most of the 19th centuries, a sloop-of-war was a warship (also known as one of the escort types) with a single gun deck that carried up to eighteen guns.
In the 18th and most of the 19th centuries, a sloop-of-war was a warship (also known as one of the escort types) with a single gun deck that carried up to eighteen guns.
Smack (ship)
A smack was an English or Atlantic American sailing vessel that was used to bring the fish to market for most of the 19th century and even in small numbers up to the Second World War.
A smack was an English or Atlantic American sailing vessel that was used to bring the fish to market for most of the 19th century and even in small numbers up to the Second World War.
Small-waterplane-area twin hull
A Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull, better known by the acronym SWATH, is a twin-hull ship design that minimizes hull cross section area at the sea's surface.
A Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull, better known by the acronym SWATH, is a twin-hull ship design that minimizes hull cross section area at the sea's surface.
Spy ship
A spy ship or reconnaissance vessel is a dedicated ship intended to gather intelligence, usually by means of sophisticated electronic eavesdropping.
A spy ship or reconnaissance vessel is a dedicated ship intended to gather intelligence, usually by means of sophisticated electronic eavesdropping.
Starship
A starship is a theoretical spacecraft designed for traveling between the stars, as opposed to a vehicle designed for orbital spaceflight or interplanetary travel.
A starship is a theoretical spacecraft designed for traveling between the stars, as opposed to a vehicle designed for orbital spaceflight or interplanetary travel.
Stealth ship
A stealth ship is a ship which employs stealth technology construction techniques in an effort to ensure that it is harder to detect by one or more of radar, visual, sonar, and infrared methods.
A stealth ship is a ship which employs stealth technology construction techniques in an effort to ensure that it is harder to detect by one or more of radar, visual, sonar, and infrared methods.
Steam brig
A steam brig is a two-masted sailing ship with auxiliary steam power.
A steam brig is a two-masted sailing ship with auxiliary steam power.
Steamboat
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels.
A steamboat or steamship, sometimes called a steamer, is a ship in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels.
Stevens Battery
The Stevens Battery was an early design for a type of ironclad, proposed for use by the United States Navy before the American Civil War.
The Stevens Battery was an early design for a type of ironclad, proposed for use by the United States Navy before the American Civil War.
Stone frigate
Stone frigate is a nickname for a naval establishment on land.
Stone frigate is a nickname for a naval establishment on land.
Straight decker
A straight decker is a ship built with its pilothouse forward and engines aft to provide continuous hold between.
A straight decker is a ship built with its pilothouse forward and engines aft to provide continuous hold between.
Strike cruiser
A strike cruiser (proposed hull designator: CSGN) was a proposal from DARPA on the next generation of cruisers in the late 1970s.
A strike cruiser (proposed hull designator: CSGN) was a proposal from DARPA on the next generation of cruisers in the late 1970s.
Suezmax
Suezmax is a naval architecture term for the largest ship measurements capable of transiting the Suez Canal, and is almost exclusively used in reference to tankers.
Suezmax is a naval architecture term for the largest ship measurements capable of transiting the Suez Canal, and is almost exclusively used in reference to tankers.
Supercarrier
Supercarrier is an unofficial descriptive term for the largest type of aircraft carrier, usually displacing over 70,000 long tons.
Supercarrier is an unofficial descriptive term for the largest type of aircraft carrier, usually displacing over 70,000 long tons.
Surface effect ship
A Surface Effect Ship or Sidewall Hovercraft is a watercraft that has both an air cushion, like a hovercraft, and twin hulls, like a catamaran.
A Surface Effect Ship or Sidewall Hovercraft is a watercraft that has both an air cushion, like a hovercraft, and twin hulls, like a catamaran.
Surface ship
A surface ship is any type of naval ship that is confined to the surface of the sea.
A surface ship is any type of naval ship that is confined to the surface of the sea.
Survey vessel
A survey vessel is any type of ship or boat that is used for mapping.
A survey vessel is any type of ship or boat that is used for mapping.
T2 tanker
The T2 tanker, or T2, was an oil tanker constructed and produced in large quantities in the United States during World War II. The largest "navy oilers" after the T3s at the time, nearly 5...
The T2 tanker, or T2, was an oil tanker constructed and produced in large quantities in the United States during World War II. The largest "navy oilers" after the T3s at the time, nearly 5...
Tall ship
A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessel.
A tall ship is a large, traditionally-rigged sailing vessel.
Tanker (ship)
A tanker (or tank ship or tankship) is a ship designed to transport liquids in bulk.
A tanker (or tank ship or tankship) is a ship designed to transport liquids in bulk.
Target ship
A target ship is a vessel — typically an obsolete or captured warship — used for naval gunnery practice or for weapons testing.
A target ship is a vessel — typically an obsolete or captured warship — used for naval gunnery practice or for weapons testing.
Tartane
A Tartane or tartan was a small ship used both as a fishing ship and for coastal trading in the Mediterranean.
A Tartane or tartan was a small ship used both as a fishing ship and for coastal trading in the Mediterranean.
Technical research ship
Technical research ships were used by the United States Navy during the 1960s to gather intelligence by monitoring the electronic communications of nations in various parts of the world.
Technical research ships were used by the United States Navy during the 1960s to gather intelligence by monitoring the electronic communications of nations in various parts of the world.
Tjotter
A tjotter is the smallest of the open round Fries sailing ships with a length on the stern exceeding 5.4 m. The ship has no roundwood and it has a wide helm.
A tjotter is the smallest of the open round Fries sailing ships with a length on the stern exceeding 5.4 m. The ship has no roundwood and it has a wide helm.
Torpedo boat
A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval vessel designed to carry torpedoes into battle.
A torpedo boat is a relatively small and fast naval vessel designed to carry torpedoes into battle.
Torpedo gunboat
In late 19th Century naval terminology, Torpedo gunboat, also known (in Northern European usage) as Torpedo cruiser, was a form of gunboat that was equipped with torpedoes.
In late 19th Century naval terminology, Torpedo gunboat, also known (in Northern European usage) as Torpedo cruiser, was a form of gunboat that was equipped with torpedoes.
Tracking ship
Missile Range Instrumentation Ships, Range Ships, or Tracking Ships, are ships equipped with antennas and electronics to support the launching and tracking of missiles and rockets.
Missile Range Instrumentation Ships, Range Ships, or Tracking Ships, are ships equipped with antennas and electronics to support the launching and tracking of missiles and rockets.
Treenailed boat
The treenailed boat is a boat model used in Northern Europe, usually associated with Vikings but should perhaps be ascribed Pomeranian groups.
The treenailed boat is a boat model used in Northern Europe, usually associated with Vikings but should perhaps be ascribed Pomeranian groups.
Trimaran
A trimaran is a multihulled boat consisting of a main hull (vaka) and two smaller outrigger hulls (amas), attached to the main hull with lateral struts (akas).
A trimaran is a multihulled boat consisting of a main hull (vaka) and two smaller outrigger hulls (amas), attached to the main hull with lateral struts (akas).
Trireme
A trireme (derived from Latin: "tres remi:" "three-oar;" Greek Τριήρης, literally "three-oarer") was an ancient vessel and a type of galley, a Hellenistic-era warship that was used by the an...
A trireme (derived from Latin: "tres remi:" "three-oar;" Greek Τριήρης, literally "three-oarer") was an ancient vessel and a type of galley, a Hellenistic-era warship that was used by the an...
Troopship
A troopship (also troop ship or troop transport or trooper) is a ship used to carry soldiers, either in peacetime or wartime.
A troopship (also troop ship or troop transport or trooper) is a ship used to carry soldiers, either in peacetime or wartime.
Trunk deck ship
A trunk deck ship is a type of merchant ship with a hull that was stepped inward in order to obtain more favourable treatment under canal toll rules then in effect.
A trunk deck ship is a type of merchant ship with a hull that was stepped inward in order to obtain more favourable treatment under canal toll rules then in effect.
Turret deck ship
A turret deck ship is a type of merchant ship with an unusual hull, designed and built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
A turret deck ship is a type of merchant ship with an unusual hull, designed and built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Turret ship
Turret ships were a 19th century type of warship, the earliest to have their guns mounted in a revolving gun turret, instead of a broadside arrangement.
Turret ships were a 19th century type of warship, the earliest to have their guns mounted in a revolving gun turret, instead of a broadside arrangement.
Turtle ship
The Turtle ship, also known as Geobukseon or Kobukson (거북선), was a type of large warship belonging to the Panokseon class in Korea that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Na...
The Turtle ship, also known as Geobukseon or Kobukson (거북선), was a type of large warship belonging to the Panokseon class in Korea that was used intermittently by the Royal Korean Na...
Tweendecker
Tweendeckers are general cargo ships with two or sometimes three decks.
Tweendeckers are general cargo ships with two or sometimes three decks.
Twin keel
Twin keels or bilge keels are two keels that emerge at an angle from the hull of a sailboat (and some ships), at or near the bilges.
Twin keels or bilge keels are two keels that emerge at an angle from the hull of a sailboat (and some ships), at or near the bilges.
Twin screw steamer
A twin screw steamer (TSS) is a steam-powered vessel propelled by two screws, one on either side of the plane of the keel.
A twin screw steamer (TSS) is a steam-powered vessel propelled by two screws, one on either side of the plane of the keel.
Two-decker
A two-decker is a sail warship which carried her guns on two fully armed decks.
A two-decker is a sail warship which carried her guns on two fully armed decks.
Type C1 ship
Type C1 was a designation for small cargo ships built for the U.S. Maritime Commission before and during World War II. The first C1 types were the smallest of the three original Maritime Commiss...
Type C1 was a designation for small cargo ships built for the U.S. Maritime Commission before and during World War II. The first C1 types were the smallest of the three original Maritime Commiss...
Type C2 ship
Type C2 ships were designed by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in 1937-38.
Type C2 ships were designed by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in 1937-38.
Type C3 class ship
Type C3 ships were the third type of cargo ship designed by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in the late 1930s.
Type C3 ships were the third type of cargo ship designed by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) in the late 1930s.
Type C4 class ship
The Type C4 class ship were the largest cargo ships built by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) during World War II. The design was originally developed for the American-Hawaiian Li...
The Type C4 class ship were the largest cargo ships built by the United States Maritime Commission (MARCOM) during World War II. The design was originally developed for the American-Hawaiian Li...
United States Coast Guard Cutter
Cutter is the term used by the United States Coast Guard for its commissioned vessels.
Cutter is the term used by the United States Coast Guard for its commissioned vessels.
USCG Seagoing Buoy Tender
The Seagoing Buoy Tender is a type of U.S. Coast Guard cutter originally designed to service aids to navigation, throughout the waters of the United States, and wherever U.S. shipping interests ...
The Seagoing Buoy Tender is a type of U.S. Coast Guard cutter originally designed to service aids to navigation, throughout the waters of the United States, and wherever U.S. shipping interests ...
V24 (boat)
V24 is the name of a one-design Offshore Powerboat.
V24 is the name of a one-design Offshore Powerboat.
Victory ship
The Victory ship was a type of cargo ship produced in large numbers by North American shipyards during World War II to replace shipping losses caused by German submarines.
The Victory ship was a type of cargo ship produced in large numbers by North American shipyards during World War II to replace shipping losses caused by German submarines.
Viking ship
Viking Ship is a collective term for ships used during the Viking Age in Northern Europe.
Viking Ship is a collective term for ships used during the Viking Age in Northern Europe.
VSTOL Support Ship
The VSTOL Support Ship (VSS) was a proposed light aircraft carrier design for the United States Navy in the late 1970s that would be smaller and less expensive than the Navy's existing aircraft ...
The VSTOL Support Ship (VSS) was a proposed light aircraft carrier design for the United States Navy in the late 1970s that would be smaller and less expensive than the Navy's existing aircraft ...
Wave power ship
A wave power ship is a ship, propelled by fins harnessing the energy of the waves.
A wave power ship is a ship, propelled by fins harnessing the energy of the waves.
Westamaran
The Westamaran is a pioneer type of passenger transport high speed catamarans developed by Westermoen Hydrofoil in 1973.
The Westamaran is a pioneer type of passenger transport high speed catamarans developed by Westermoen Hydrofoil in 1973.
Whaleback
A cargo steamship of unique design, with a hull that continuously curved above the waterline from vertical to horizontal leaving, when fully loaded, only the rounded portion of the hull (the "wh...
A cargo steamship of unique design, with a hull that continuously curved above the waterline from vertical to horizontal leaving, when fully loaded, only the rounded portion of the hull (the "wh...
Whaler
A whaler is a specialized ship, designed for whaling, the catching and/or processing of whales.
A whaler is a specialized ship, designed for whaling, the catching and/or processing of whales.
Windjammer
A windjammer is the ultimate type of large sailing ship with an iron or for the most part steel hull, built to carry cargo in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
A windjammer is the ultimate type of large sailing ship with an iron or for the most part steel hull, built to carry cargo in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Yawl
A yawl is a two-masted sailing craft similar to a sloop or cutter but with an additional mast located well aft of the main mast, often right on the transom, specifically aft of the rudder post.
A yawl is a two-masted sailing craft similar to a sloop or cutter but with an additional mast located well aft of the main mast, often right on the transom, specifically aft of the rudder post.