We all know that a bridge on a ship is room or place from where the ship is commanded. But why is it called a 'bridge'.
Land-lubber William
All clues (with citations) most welcome.
2007-11-17 15:36:46 · 4 answers · asked by William T 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
picador gets 85% of it...back when steamships first appeared, even ocean going ones, they were driven by paddle-wheels on each side. The wheels would be in a box/casing, which would extend WAY above deck level. A platform/runway was constructed between the two paddle boxes , as picador said, bridging the gap and giving a place where the officers and helmsman could see what was going on.
2007-11-20 04:31:17 · answer #1 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bridge is a control center of a ship.
2016-05-24 01:15:33 · answer #2 · answered by doris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The commander of a ship must be able to have a clear vision of both sides of his vessel. Sometimes he will have to dock on his port side,and at others the starboard. The Bridge spans the entire vessel as any bridge spans a gap and affords the best close-up view.
2007-11-17 16:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by picador 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, from a bridge, you can "look out" over the water.
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2007-11-17 15:49:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋