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  1. Freeboard (nautical) - Wikipedia

    In sailing and boating, a vessel's freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the lowest point of sheer where water can enter the boat or ship. [1]

  2. FREEBOARD Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FREEBOARD is the distance between the waterline and the main deck or weather deck of a ship or between the level of the water and the upper edge of the side of a …

  3. Freeboard | Sailing, Navigation & Boating | Britannica

    Freeboard, distance from the waterline to the freeboard deck of a fully loaded ship; it is measured amidships at the side of the hull. The freeboard deck is the deck below which all bulkheads are …

  4. Freeboard - FEMA.gov

    Jul 8, 2020 · Freeboard is a factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of floodplain management.

  5. Comparing Freeboard Measurements Across Different Vessel Types

    Jul 22, 2025 · Freeboard is a critical parameter in ship design and maritime safety, referring to the distance from the waterline to the upper deck level, measured at the lowest point of sheer …

  6. Freeboard on Ships – Maritime Education

    The concept of freeboard refers to the vertical distance from the waterline to the upper deck edge of a ship’s hull, measured at the midship point. This measure is crucial as it indicates the …

  7. Understanding Freeboard and Its Role in Boat Safety

    Jul 22, 2025 · Freeboard refers to the vertical distance between the waterline and the upper deck edge of a boat or ship’s hull. In simpler terms, it is the height of the hull above the water …

  8. Snowboard The Streets | Freebord

    EXPERIENCE THE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT LIKE RIDING A SNOWBOARD, EVEN BEFORE YOU HIT THE MOUNTAIN. LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS BOTH ON PAVEMENT AND …

  9. Freeboard Definition and Examples • PredictWind

    Jan 16, 2025 · In maritime terminology, freeboard refers to the distance measured vertically from the waterline to the upper deck level, at the lowest point of sheer where water can enter the …

  10. What is Freeboard on Ships? - Marine Insight

    Jan 21, 2024 · A freeboard is a minimum distance between the exposed deck edge and the waterline for a floating vessel. In other words, it is the difference between depth and draft.