Why Is It Called a "Cock-pit" On Planes and "Bridge" In Ships.

[Kohliantye]

Will someone who knows something about flying and the sea be kind to enlighten readers and contributors as to why on aeroplanes the area where the pilot and 1st officer sits and control is called the "cock-pit" and the on ships it is known as the Bridge.?

 

[Ramseth]

The cockpit is for the pilot to steer into a dogfight and the bridge is for the skipper to steer across the sea.

 

[Narong Wongwan]

Cockpit originally was a nautical term

 

[red amoeba]

pls, our inhouse Irene should be able to answer without issues.

lets await her esteemed reply.

 

[hairylee]

The Rear Admiral in the Transport Ministry should be able to answer the question.
For me I know in our MRT where I am sitting they called it carriages and the room where the driver sits they called it Cabin.
The one driving our buses are called "Captains" and they are paid shit.

 

[middaydog]

why on aeroplanes the area where the pilot and 1st officer sits and control is called the "cock-pit"

Long time ago on tran Atlantic flight this 2 pilots were bore stiff so they pulled out their cocks and pit with each other who got the bigger one

Since then the chamber is called cock-pit

 

[ArjanParangToh]

And also Why the right/left side of a ship is called starboard and port respectively?

 

[middaydog]

And bow and stern?

 

[halsey02]

And also Why the right/left side of a ship is called starboard and port respectively?

Then you should know which of the ship is called Monley Island. The Rear Adm whatever is asking why are there so many monkeys on the Island. ha ha ha

 

[ArjanParangToh]

There is a saying, the haul is always wet. That's why ships are usually name after womans name. During old times, navy ship doesn't allow ladies crew to be onboard, else the ship will get jealous n thus, engine will never start.

 

[fukyuman]

Its the butch world in Sinkieland and in SMRT case, the driver's compartment is called the cuntpit.

Will someone who knows something about flying and the sea be kind to enlighten readers and contributors as to why on aeroplanes the area where the pilot and 1st officer sits and control is called the "cock-pit" and the on ships it is known as the Bridge.?

 

[Nice-Gook]

It goes back to ancient.Though the origin is quite obscure.Narong Wongwan is right that cockpit is a nautical term.Refers to crammed room condition usually located at the bottom of the vessel.And since the command center where the pilot sits is quite crammed this term stuck.....As for the Bridge in ships,it goes back to the days where the command center is where the wheel was.Right at the back or rudder.But a different positioning was required where the captain could connect with either side of the ship-the center.The compass could also be structured here. Hence it afforded a good view and also looked like a bridge. So the name.My 2 cents.

 

[chonburifc]

It goes back to ancient.Though the origin is quite obscure.Narong Wongwan is right that cockpit is a nautical term.Refers to crammed room condition usually located at the bottom of the vessel.And since the command center where the pilot sits is quite crammed this term stuck.....As for the Bridge in ships,it goes back to the days where the command center is where the wheel was.Right at the back or rudder.But a different positioning was required where the captain could connect with either side of the ship-the center.The compass could also be structured here. Hence it afforded a good view and also looked like a bridge. So the name.My 2 cents.

Nice-Gook, think you got it right. A traditional English vessel has both ladders on both starboard and port side leading to the bridge which is usually the top most deck on a traditional English vessel.

There is a saying, the haul is always wet. That's why ships are usually name after womans name. During old times, navy ship doesn't allow ladies crew to be onboard, else the ship will get jealous n thus, engine will never start.

RSN did not believe in these naval traditions. A few lives were lost during a collision with a cargo ship.

And also Why the right/left side of a ship is called starboard and port respectively?

In naval terms, there are no left and right. Port is the left side with respect to the bow (front of ship). So when the ship makes a 180 degree turn, the port side remain the same. Also the port side always display red and starboard side display green.

 

[halsey02]

and plimsoll line, once I was a bit crazy about battle ships...etc

 

[moolightaffairs]

Then you should know which of the ship is called Monley Island. The Rear Adm whatever is asking why are there so many monkeys on the Island. ha ha ha

you mean monkey island right?

 

[moolightaffairs]

and plimsoll line, once I was a bit crazy about battle ships...etc

yes, load line

 

[Kohliantye]

The Rear Admiral in the Transport Ministry should be able to answer the question.
For me I know in our MRT where I am sitting they called it carriages and the room where the driver sits they called it Cabin.
The one driving our buses are called "Captains" and they are paid shit.[/QUOTE]

Not forgetting that these Captains are at the mercy of Ticket Inspectors when the latter board the buses. to check on passengers and bus. In army term an Inspector is the rank of Lieutenant - lower then a Captain. What a joke. Why not call drivers Rear Admirals instead!!!

 

[Kohliantye]

There is a saying, the haul is always wet. That's why ships are usually name after womans name. During old times, navy ship doesn't allow ladies crew to be onboard, else the ship will get jealous n thus, engine will never start.

Then why are ships refered to as "She", "Her", etc. The first voyage is called the "maiden voyage".

 

[Kohliantye]

SMRT case, the driver's compartment is called the cuntpit.

Thats why the trains roars fast and straight into the deep dark tunnel ahead.

 

[Ramseth]

Then why are ships refered to as "She", "Her", etc. The first voyage is called the "maiden voyage".

It's the age old quarrel between England, France and Germany. English refers to everything inanimate as feminine. German refers to everything inanimate as masculine. French refers to half of everything inanimate feminine and the other half masculine. Two world wars were fought over that.