Shipbuilding

Shipbuilding is the construction of ships. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, originally called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history.

Related Topics:
Ship - Shipyard

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Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both commercial and military, are refered to as the "naval sector". The dismantling of ships is called ship breaking. The construction of boats is a similar activity called boat building.

Related Topics:
Ship breaking - Boat - Boat building

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