ship

A ship is a large watercraft capable of offshore navigation. Ships may be operated by:
Governments (military, rescue, research, transportation)
Private companies and institutions (transportation, offshore resources, research)
Individuals (large yachts, research).
Contents[hide]
1 Nomenclature
2 Measuring ships
3 Propulsion
3.1 Pre-mechanization
3.2 Reciprocating steam engines
3.3 Steam turbines
3.3.1 LNG carriers
3.3.2 Nuclear-powered steam turbines
3.4 Reciprocating diesel engines
3.5 Gas turbines
4 Group terminology
5 Some types of ships and boats
6 Some historical types of ships and boats
7 See also
8 External links
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