Ship Design

WWII - War in the Pacific

The Pacific Theater of the Second World War involved some of the largest and most costly naval battles and amphibious assaults in all of human history. Here is a selection of Bright Hub articles that cover the most significant aspects of the War in the...

The Core Theater of WWII - War in Europe Between the Allies, the Soviets, and Germany

World War II was fought hardest in Europe. Millions of soldiers and civilians died in a bitter conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945. Battles in the air and at sea changed the course of history, and here are some of the most important related battles, equipment...

Image Gallery - Types of Ships by Silhouette

All ships have a unique silhouette and this characteristic is often the best means of telling one type of ship from another. Here are some ship silhouettes that are representative of their type, as well as some pointers on how to tell ships apart. At...

Captain's Quarters in English Ships

The Captain is the most prestigious post on the ship; hence the place of residence of the Master has to be a master-place too, in the literal sense of the word. Here we explore how English Ship captain quarters developed over time

Designs and Components of Sailing Ships

A sailing ship is a wind-powered vessel and this article describes the design, function, and nomenclature of the main components of a sailing ship.

Estimating Costs for Ship Building and Repairs

When I was serving my apprenticeship in Harland and Wolff Belfast in the 1960’s, estimating costs for shipbuilding and repair was carried out in a specialist department by men experienced in hull construction and engine manufacture. Today, it is...

Ship of the Year 2010

The offshore oil and gas division of Aker Solutions has won a prestigious award for its design of the deepwater well intervention vessel Skandi Aker. The ship has all the facilities on board to overhaul wells at depths of 3000m that normally...

Military Ship Design - An Overview

Military ship design is an area of continuous implementation and research. The reason for the demand in the implementation and improvement of military ships is becoming more and more evident with war and national security being on the core national agenda...

How to Choose a Main Engine for Your Ship?

We all know that the heart of the ship is its main engine.A ship cannot run without its main engine. But how can we say that a particular engine is optimum for use in a ship? What are the factors that needs to be taken into consideration while selecting...

What are the Different Types of Propellers Available in the Market?

We all know the use of a propeller in a ship but how would we find out what kind of propeller is suited for a particular type of ship. This article deals with the different types of propellers and their application according to the type of the ship.Let...