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called a toggle is seized between strands of the guess-warp above the thimble to keep it from running up out of reach when a boat lets go. One or more Jacob’s ladders (a rope ladder) from the boom permit boat crews to come aboard. REVIEW 1 QUESTIONS Q1. List six types of ground tackle used aboard ships. a. b. c. d. e. f. Q2. Where are bower anchors located? Q3. List the standard parts of the mooring line used to secure a normal sized ship at a pier. a. b. c. d. e. f. Q4. Aboard ship, deck fittings are used for— Q5. While anchored, what deck equipment is used to moor the ship’s boat? BOAT SEAMANSHIP Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Identify various types of boats, service craft, and combatant craft to include boat terms and nomenclature. Identify safety practices for boat passengers. Boat seamanship is much more than a knowledge of the kinds of boats in operation in the Navy. Boat crews are responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of their craft and must receive training in a number of areas. Some of the techniques to be mastered require much practice and experience before a boat crew can become accomplished in their assigned duties. If you are assigned to duties as a member of a boat crew, you should study the Seaman and Boatswain’s Mate 3 & 2 training manuals and complete the required personnel qualification standards (PQS). Boats used by the Navy are of three general groups—support craft, combatant craft, and boats in general. Each group may be determined by its assigned mission and by its type, design, and construction. Chapter 8 has detailed information about these craft. BOATS The term boat refers to a noncommissioned waterborne vessel that is not designated as a service craft. A boat is capable of limited independent operation. Officer/personnel boats, motor whaleboats, and utility boats fit into this group. Boats carried aboard ship that can be hoisted from and lowered into the water are known as ship’s boats. SERVICE CRAFT The term service craft (figs. 7-9 and 7-10) is applied to waterborne craft that are designed for special use. Harbor tugs, ferryboats, various nonself-propelled barges, and floating dry docks are designated service craft. 7-5

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