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Air and Maritime Transport - Large & Commercial Vessels

Learn vocabulary for large and commercial vessels, including cargo, passenger, industrial, naval, and historic ships.

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galleon
galleon
[Rzeczownik]

a large, square-rigged sailing ship with multiple masts, used by the Spanish from the 15th to 18th centuries

barge
barge
[Rzeczownik]

a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

barka, lichtuga

barka, lichtuga

Ex: They lived on a converted barge moored near the city centre. 
cabin cruiser
cabin cruiser
[Rzeczownik]

a large motorboat with sleeping quarters and amenities for extended stays on the water

Ex: The cabin cruiser's deck offered plenty of space for sunbathing. 
coaster
coaster
[Rzeczownik]

a ship that travels along a coast, stopping at various ports

Ex: They watched the coaster navigate the narrow channel at sunset. 
clipper
clipper
[Rzeczownik]

a large, fast sailing ship of the 19th century, built for speed and used mainly in trade and passenger transport

klipr, szybki żaglowiec

klipr, szybki żaglowiec

Ex: The museum displayed a model of a famous clipper from the 1850s. 

Muzeum wystawiło model słynnego klipra z lat 50. XIX wieku.

cruiser
cruiser
[Rzeczownik]

a motorboat of large size with a cabin on board in which people can sleep, used for recreational purposes

krążownik, duży jacht motorowy z kabiną

krążownik, duży jacht motorowy z kabiną

Ex: Many families enjoy weekend getaways on their cruiser, exploring different ports and marinas. 

Wiele rodzin cieszy się weekendowymi wyjazdami na swoim jachcie, odkrywając różne porty i mariny.

steamboat
steamboat
[Rzeczownik]

a vessel that uses steam generated by boiling water to drive its engines

Ex: The steamboat's paddle wheel splashed loudly as it moved forward. 
cutter
cutter
[Rzeczownik]

a single-masted sailboat with the mast placed farther toward the stern than on a sloop

steamship
steamship
[Rzeczownik]

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

parowiec, statek parowy

parowiec, statek parowy

Ex: They toured the harbour on a restored steamship from the 1920s. 
oil tanker
oil tanker
[Rzeczownik]

a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk

tankowiec, zbiornikowiec

tankowiec, zbiornikowiec

factory ship
factory ship
[Rzeczownik]

a vessel equipped to process whale products onboard at sea

Ex: The factory ship remained at sea for months, processing thousands of tons. 
dredger
dredger
[Rzeczownik]

a vessel used for removing sediment and debris from the bottom of waterways

Ex: Crews on the dredger operated the machinery in shifts around the clock. 
freighter
freighter
[Rzeczownik]

a large ship built specifically to transport goods in bulk across seas and oceans

statek towarowy, frachtowiec

statek towarowy, frachtowiec

Ex: A crew worked tirelessly to load the freighter with supplies bound for international markets. 

Załoga pracowała niestrudzenie, aby załadować statek towarowy zaopatrzeniem przeznaczonym na rynki międzynarodowe.

lighter
lighter
[Rzeczownik]

a flat-bottomed barge used for transferring cargo between ships and shore, especially in harbors

lightship
lightship
[Rzeczownik]

a moored ship with a beacon, used as a floating lighthouse where a permanent one is impractical

Ex: A lightship was stationed at the entrance to the bay for decades. 
showboat
showboat
[Rzeczownik]

a river steamboat that served as a floating theatre for live entertainment, especially along the Mississippi River

Ex: Life on the showboat was demanding, with performances given every night. 
smack
smack
[Rzeczownik]

a coastal fishing vessel, typically rigged as a sloop or cutter

liner
liner
[Rzeczownik]

a large luxurious passenger ship, especially one that travels on a regular schedule and is used for long journeys

liniowiec, statek pasażerski

liniowiec, statek pasażerski

Ex: The company retired the aging liner after decades of service. 
tanker
tanker
[Rzeczownik]

a ship, aircraft, or road vehicle for carrying liquids, particularly crude oil or gas in large quantities

tankowiec, zbiornikowiec

tankowiec, zbiornikowiec

Ex: The tanker was filled with liquid nitrogen for transport to the industrial plant. 

Zbiornikowiec był wypełniony ciekłym azotem do transportu do zakładu przemysłowego.

tender
tender
[Rzeczownik]

a small boat used to carry people between a ship and the shore

szalupa, łódź

szalupa, łódź

Ex: A lifeboat doubled as a tender when the ship was anchored. 

Łódź ratunkowa służyła również jako tender, gdy statek był zakotwiczony.

tug
tug
[Rzeczownik]

a small, powerful vessel designed to pull or push larger ships

whaler
whaler
[Rzeczownik]

a vessel used for hunting whales

Ex: A fleet of whalers departed from the port at the start of the season. 
schooner
schooner
[Rzeczownik]

a sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically fore-and-aft rigged, commonly used in the past for cargo and fishing

sloop
sloop
[Rzeczownik]

a single-masted sailing vessel with the mast positioned about one-third of the boat's length from the bow

Ex: The sloop was rigged with a mainsail and a jib for easy handling. 
brig
brig
[Rzeczownik]

a type of two-masted sailing ship, or a prison on a military ship or in a military base

bryg,  rodzaj dwumasztowego żaglowca

bryg, rodzaj dwumasztowego żaglowca

Ex: During the voyage, one of the sailors spent time in the brig for misconduct. 

Podczas rejsu jeden z marynarzy spędził czas w brygu za niewłaściwe zachowanie.

ferry
ferry
[Rzeczownik]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

prom, ferry

prom, ferry

Ex: She enjoyed watching the waves from the deck of the ferry. 

Podobało jej się oglądanie fal z pokładu promu.

cargo ship
cargo ship
[Rzeczownik]

a vessel built for transporting goods

Ex: The harbour was crowded with cargo ships waiting to dock. 
container ship
container ship
[Rzeczownik]

a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes

kontenerowiec, statek kontenerowy

kontenerowiec, statek kontenerowy

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