Sternpost

Sternpost

Sternpost

Vertical structure at the aft of a boat

A sternpost is the upright structural member or post at the stern of a (generally wooden) ship or a boat, to which are attached the transoms and the rearmost left corner part of the stern.

Side elevation of a sailing ship with the sternpost highlighted

The sternpost may either be completely vertical or may be tilted or "raked" slightly aft. It rests on or "fays to" the ship's keel.

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