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Keywords

Stern
Captains
Bilge
Gunwale
Pilot
Fore
Aft
Deck
Amidships
Starboard
Port
Ballast
Bow
Hull

 Across

2. The lowest part of a vessel's hull, where any water in the hull collects.
3. A person who navigates a vessel. Historically another name for Navigator, usually different from the Master or Captain.
4. Floors on a ship. Each level is called this.
6. The middle of the ship, either lengthwise or widthwise, or both.
8. The left side of a vessel. This side of the ship traditionally pulls to the dock.
9. The top rail of the side of a boat or ship. 
10. The back of a vessel.
11. Toward the rear of the ship
12. The front of a vessel.

 Down

1. The front part of a ship.
2. Any heavy material such as lead, concrete, or stones placed low in a vessel to increase stability
5. A person who pilots the ship in specific bodies of water.
7. The outer body or shell of a vessel, floating partially immersed in water and supporting the remainder of the vessel.
10. The right side of a vessel. The team is derived from "steering board" a large, paddle-shaped board used to steer ancient boats. Traditionally this board was on the right side of the ship.

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