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Situados en la popa de una embarcación mirando hacia proa, la aleta de babor es:Standing at the stern facing forward, the port quarter is:

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Correct answer: d) The left side where the beam narrows to form the stern.

Why it is correct

Facing forward, port is on the left. The quarter is where the hull closes towards the stern.

Why the others are not

  • a) That is starboard.
  • b) That is the bow.
  • c) Starboard bow.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Quarter: aft. Bow: forward.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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