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bridge

Room or platform from which a ship can be commanded

EntityQ846929

Also known as navigation bridge · wheelhouse · bridge of a ship · ship bridge · ship's bridge · nautical bridge

Subclass of: shipboard facillity
Part of: ship

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A bridge, or wheelhouse, is a room or platform of a ship, submarine, airship, or spaceship from which the ship can be commanded. When a ship is under way, the bridge is manned by an officer of the watch aided usually by an able seaman acting as a lookout. During critical maneuvers the captain will be on the bridge, often supported by an officer of the watch, an able seaman on the wheel and sometimes a pilot, if required.

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Uses: clear view screen image: Rotating windshield wiper.jpg
Members / parts: control panel

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