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Which part of a ship is known as a davit?

Question #150847. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Mar 23 2024.
Originally posted Mar 23 2024 8:25 PM.

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A davit is a crane that lowers a smaller boat (life boat) from a larger boat. Apparently the word crane was already taken!

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davit

The term comes from Middle English and Old French word "daviot" which means little David. Supposedly, the little crane can handle a much bigger life boat just like little David handled the huge Goliath.

link https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/davit
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Mar 23 2024.
Mar 23 2024, 8:27 PM
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