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What Is The Origination Of The Terms `port And Starboard`?

Where did the terms port and starboard, terms for parts of a boat come from?

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    These terms comes from the old boating practices. Prior to the ships centerline had rudders they were pushed by use of a specialized oar.
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    Rayoflight  

    answered 3 years ago

         
         

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