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SCOW [2 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

scow: an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

gabarre : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-10-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Ships and Boats
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

A craft of barge type without means of propulsion used for [the] transport of goods to and from ships.

OBS

This term originally applied to dumb barges which were used to "lighten" seagoing ships in harbour areas by means of overside discharge to reduce the draught and so allow them to reach the port or to cross a bar.

OBS

The distinction between a lighter and a barge is more in the manner of use than in form and equipment, the term "barge" being more often used when the load is carried to its destination or over a long distance; while the term "lighter" refers to a short haul, generally in connection with loading or unloading operations of vessels in harbour.

OBS

scow: Flat-bottomed lighter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types de bateaux
  • Transport de marchandises
DEF

Embarcation portuaire utilisée pour transférer les approvisionnements ou la cargaison d'un navire.

OBS

accon : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tipos de barcos
  • Transporte de mercancías
DEF

Pequeña embarcación que se utiliza para transportar las mercancías desde el lugar en que está anclado el barco hasta el puerto.

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