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This is the Maritime Glossary
This glossary/lexicon gives an intensive overview about the words, terms, articles relevant in the maritime area. Beside English most articles are also available in Spanish and German. A special aspect in this glossary is the Meteorology.
Bank
Deutsch: Sandbank / Español: Banco / Português: Banco / Français: Banc / Italiano: Banco
Bank in the maritime context refers to an elevated area on the sea floor, typically composed of sand, mud, gravel, or rock, that is higher than the surrounding seabed. These underwater features can significantly impact navigation, marine life, and coastal processes.
Spanish Armada
Deutsch: Spanische Armada / Español: Armada Española / Português: Armada Espanhola / Français: Armada espagnole / Italiano: Armada spagnola
The Spanish Armada refers to the fleet of ships sent by Spain in 1588 to invade England. This maritime expedition was a pivotal event in European history, marking a significant confrontation between the Spanish Empire and the English forces under Queen Elizabeth I.
Stevedore
Deutsch: Schauerleute / Español: Estibador / Português: Estivador / Français: Dockers / Italiano: Scaricatore di porto
A stevedore is a dockworker responsible for loading and unloading ships. This profession is crucial in maritime logistics, ensuring the efficient transfer of cargo between vessels and shore. Stevedores play a vital role in global trade by facilitating the movement of goods across international waters.
Width
Deutsch: Breite / Español: ancho / Português: largura / Français: largeur / Italiano: larghezza
Width in the maritime context refers to the beam of a vessel, which is the widest part of the ship measured at its broadest Point from one side to the other. This dimension is crucial for determining the ship's stability, Cargo capacity, and navigational capabilities, as well as for compliance with port and canal restrictions.