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El «vaso» que forma el cuerpo del buque, sin contar su arboladura, jarcia y superestructuras, que puede ser de madera, acero, aluminio, fibra de vidrio, etc., se denomina:The “shell” forming the body of the vessel, not counting masts, rigging and superstructure, which may be wood, steel, aluminium, fibreglass, etc., is called:

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Correct answer: c) Hull

Why it is correct

The hull is the watertight body of the boat. Deck and side are parts of it.

Why the others are not

  • a) It is one part.
  • b) It is one part.
  • d) It is a plane, not a structure.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. The whole shell: hull.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Parts of a boat

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