The lee side
alee
The leeward or lee side.
That is know as the lee side
A harborShelter for a ship along a coast is called a harbor.
The homophone for "lea" is "lee," which refers to the sheltered side of something, usually a ship.
The side of a vessel sheltered from the wind is called the "lee" side. This term refers to the side that is protected from the wind's direct force, allowing for calmer conditions. Conversely, the side facing the wind is known as the "windward" side.
The right side of a ship is called the star-board side.
...Is "aport": On a ship, while facing forward, the left side of the ship is called "port" and the right side of the ship is called "starboard".
The lee side is the sheltered side, the side of something away from the wind.
The lee side of a ship refers to the side that is sheltered from the wind. When a ship is sailing, the wind typically blows toward the bow (front), and the lee side is opposite the windward side. This side is often calmer and can be used for activities such as docking or launching small boats. In nautical terms, understanding the lee and windward sides is crucial for navigation and maneuvering.
If you actually mean, what is the left hand side of the ship called... It is the port side. It has mostly the same things as the right side of the ship (called the starboard).