Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Bow Thruster

A small propeller or water-jet at the bow, used for manoeuvring larger vessels at slow speed. May be mounted externally, or in a tunnel running through the bow from side to side.

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

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