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Flank speed

Index Flank speed

Flank speed is a nautical term referring to a ship's true maximum speed, but it is not equivalent to the term full speed ahead. [1]

6 relations: Commonwealth, Engine order telegraph, Glossary of nautical terms, Marine propulsion, Nuclear marine propulsion, Ship.

Commonwealth

A commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good.

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Engine order telegraph

An engine order telegraph or E.O.T., also referred to as a chadburn, is a communications device used on a ship (or submarine) for the pilot on the bridge to order engineers in the engine room to power the vessel at a certain desired speed.

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Glossary of nautical terms

This is a partial glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, while many date from the 17th to 19th centuries.

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Marine propulsion

Marine propulsion is the mechanism or system used to generate thrust to move a ship or boat across water.

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Nuclear marine propulsion

Nuclear marine propulsion is propulsion of a ship or submarine with heat provided by a nuclear power plant.

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Ship

A ship is a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and other sufficiently deep waterways, carrying passengers or goods, or in support of specialized missions, such as defense, research and fishing.

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Full speed, Full speed ahead.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flank_speed

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