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During the rest of the afternoon and evening, we managed only two more Argo passes over the wreck because of bad weather. But we did discover to our surprise and sadness that the ship was broken in two-her stern was missing. Where the back of the ship should have been, our video images faded into a confusing mass of twisted wreckage.

—Exploring the Titanic,
Robert D. Ballard

Use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word “stern.” Write one to three sentences explaining your definition.

Answer 1

The stern is the back of the ship in this case. The bow if the ship is the front and the stern is the back.

Answer 2

What is the definition of Stern?

As used in the above passage, a Stern refers to the rearmost section of a boat, a ship, or a yacht.

It lies opposite the bow and is indicated with a white navigation light at night.

What is the use of a Stern in a Boat?

• The purpose of a stern in a ship is that it is built to support the tailshaft and the rudder of the ship.

• It also serves to give a space for the tiller and the steering device of the ship. Some boats are built such that the stern houses the outboard motor.

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