Davits definitions

Davits

1) Boat hoists 2) Boat lifters 3) Boat lifts 4) Cranes 5) Lifeboat lifters 6) Lifeboat lowerers 7) Lifeboat supporters 8) Lifeboat-lowering devices 9) Nautical cranes
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Davits

1) Cranes
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davits

Two radial cranes on a ship which hold the lifeboats, which are used to lower and lift lifeboats.
Found on http://ports.co.za/maritime-terms.php

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davits

Supports projecting over the side of a boats used for raising and lowering a tender.
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davits

Curved uprights projecting over the side of larger boats for suspending, or raising and lowering a smaller boat.
Found on http://www.glen-l.com/resources/glossary.html

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davits

Two radial cranes on a ship which hold the lifeboats. They are constructed in such a way as to lower and lift the lifeboats the easiest way possible and are also unobstructed in case of an emergency.
Found on http://www.insurexchange.com/glossary/maritime.htm

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Davits

Davits are beams projecting from a ship's side from which a boat, such as a lifeboat, landing craft or other small boat hangs.
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Davits

Small cranes used to raise or lower small boats and light items from deck to water level.
Found on http://www.sailinglinks.com/glossary.htm

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