Only A True Captain Can Pass This Boating Quiz

What is the right side of a ship called?

Retry Correct Incorrect When looking towards the front of the ship, the right-hand side is called the starboard side. This can get confusing while you are on board, so if you’re walking towards the back of the boat and someone says “starboard!” be sure to know it’s the opposite side then what you’re facing!

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DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images

DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images

What is the right side of a ship called?

• Port
• Bow
• Stern
• Starboard