2007-07-23 09:38:07 · 14 answers · asked by Mellie G 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
a boat is generally lighter than a ship
however the terms are referring to the same but the difference is in the weight of the craft. Also ship is used in reference to transporting large amounts of cargo or human cargo, thus begot the term "Shipping"
2007-07-23 09:45:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a layman land lover a boat is anything that floats on the water.Like the love boat? An a ship is a large boat called a ship that carries cargo or transport goods,oil, grain,coal,cars, containers,etc.in great quantity.Some won't like the way i phrased but at least it's easy to understand.
2007-07-23 17:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SHIP - a large watercraft capable of offshore navigation. Ships are operated by:
* Governments (military, rescue, research, transportation)
* Private companies and institutions (transportation, offshore resources, research)
* Individuals (large yachts, research).
BOAT - In Naval terms, a boat is something small enough to be carried aboard another vessel (a ship)
2007-07-23 17:37:16 · answer #3 · answered by What? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A ship may have a boat on it. A boat can't have a ship on it.
2007-07-23 16:43:52 · answer #4 · answered by formersalt 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
any large floating vessel capable of crossing open waters, as opposed to a boat, which is generally a smaller craft. The term formerly was applied to sailing vessels having three or more masts; in modern times it usually denotes a vessel of more than 500 tons of displacement. Submersible ships are generally called boats regardless of their size. In the U.S. a vessel smaller then 65ft is considered a small craft.
2007-07-23 19:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by mark t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ship is usually a commercial one (you can read big one) and boat is for pleasure. So the biggest difference is size.
2007-07-24 05:11:08 · answer #6 · answered by Damon_ru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally, a ship can carry a boat.
2007-07-24 00:51:26 · answer #7 · answered by Charley M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a boat will fit on a ship, but a ship won't fit on a boat.
2007-07-23 16:55:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of boats...paddle, speed, house ect....Ships are BIG BIG liners....example: Titanic, or A Disney Cruise line is a SHIP....Ships are enormous...Boats are well boats
2007-07-23 16:42:03 · answer #9 · answered by brooklyn7582 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The big one is a Yacht
The little thing in front is a boat :
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2712991/2/istockphoto_2712991_row_boat_vs_superyacht.jpg
2007-07-23 17:02:51 · answer #10 · answered by cgriffin1972 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋