The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Timbers

Sea Terms

Long, curved pieces of wood extending up from the keel on each side. They are known as the ribs of the vessel. The frame of a vessel is composed of the keel, stem, stern-post and ribs.

View of outside planking, timbers and ceiling
View of outside planking, timbers and ceiling
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