naval architecture
noun
the science of designing ships and other waterborne craft.
naval architect
-
a word derived from
naval architecture.
Example Sentences
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The yacht was designed by Espen Øino, the acclaimed Norwegian designer and naval architect, while its decadent interiors were created by designer François Zuretti.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2025
CalMac engaged a naval architect to report on the root cause of the deformation, while more repairs were carried out in Greenock, by a different ship repair firm.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025
A trained naval architect, Dominguez has served as director of the IMO's marine environment division for just over six years and was previously Panama's IMO representative, according to his LinkedIn biography.
From Reuters ● Jul. 18, 2023
He formed an interest in designing and building boats, which would lead to a career as a naval architect.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2023
At his lordship's suggestion, this ingenious naval architect has since prepared draughts for the largest classes of ships, the usual defects of which had been pointed out by Lord Nelson, and are there effectually remedied.
From The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 2 by James Harrison
