bilbo
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Looking to make sure I post in the right section. I’d assume that the Shell Welder is a ship but not sure...
I believe a ship is sea-worthy while a boat is not, unless it's a submarine which is always a boat.Looking to make sure I post in the right section. I’d assume that the Shell Welder is a ship but not sure...
Thanks Jakko, that helped clear things up seems like the only thing that people agree on is a shop is bigger than a boat and that if it floats it can be a ship or a boat but I f it is a submarine it’s definitely a boat.Size, but there’s no hard and fast limit that’s generally agreed upon. Here’s an article that might shed some light:
7 Differences Between a Ship and a Boat
The difference between a ship and a boat is always a hot topic of discussion among people. Mentioned herein are seven main aspects which help to differentiate between a ship and a boat.www.marineinsight.com
Ropy missed your post, thank you seems you’re rightI believe a ship is sea-worthy while a boat is not, unless it's a submarine which is always a boat.
I worked on a ship, that once, had the ability to carry a submarine. It would actually sink itself to do so.Ships often carry boats, but some boats also carry boats, although boats don't carry ships!
This seems the sensible thing to do to me. Or just to stop pretending there’s a meaningful difference in the real worldthere isn't a distinct answer, so their official policy is to call them all "vessels".
Bugger there's alwaysViking longships Ian?
Pete
Is it now a plane? Getting confused now, where's my Meds!!!Opposed a boat that requires only one pilot.
does that mean a rowing boat is a ship until its next to something bigger?Ok plan b
Big floaty thing = ship
Little floaty thing = boat
Sinky floaty thing = submarine ( if it can float again, otherwise it's just a wreck).
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