Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Starboard

Towards the right-hand side of a vessel facing forward. Denoted with a green light at night. Derived from the fact that the traditional steering oar or steerboard, which preceded the invention of the rudder, was usually on the right side.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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