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Naval ram
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A naval ram is a weapon fitted to varied types of ships, dating back to antiquity. The weapon comprised an underwater prolongation of the bow of the ship to form an armoured beak, usually between 2 an
A ram on the bow of Olympias, a modern reconstruction of an ancient Athenian trireme
A ram on the bow of Olympias, a modern reconstruction of an ancient Athenian trireme
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Lateral view
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Frontal view
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Front view
Bow (watercraft)
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The bow is the forward part of the hull of a ship or boat, the point that is farthest forward when the vessel is underway in the usual direction. The aft end of the boat is the stern.
Naval ram
…A naval ram is a weapon fitted to varied types of ships, dating back to antiquity. The weapon comprised an underwater prolongation of the bow of the ship to form an armoured beak, usually between 2 and 4 meters (6.6 and 13.1 ft) in length. This would be driven into the hull of an enemy ship…
The prow of HMS Caroline (1914)
The prow of HMS Caroline (1914)
HMS Dreadnought, with an inverted bow
HMS Dreadnought, with an inverted bow
The seaworthy bow of a Severn class lifeboat in Poole
The seaworthy bow of a Severn class lifeboat in Poole
A heavily laden barge in France. Note the bluff bow and the limited freeboard.
A heavily laden barge in France. Note the bluff bow and the limited freeboard.