Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "The gunwale (/ˈɡʌnəl/) is the top edge of the side of a boat.Originally the gunwale was the \"gun ridge\" on a sailing warship. This represented the strengthening wale or structural band added to the design of the ship, at and above the level of a gun deck. It was designed to accommodate the stresses imposed by the use of artillery.In wooden boats, the gunwale remained, mounted inboard of the sheer strake, regardless of the use of gunnery."@en }
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- Gunwale comment "The gunwale (/ˈɡʌnəl/) is the top edge of the side of a boat.Originally the gunwale was the \"gun ridge\" on a sailing warship. This represented the strengthening wale or structural band added to the design of the ship, at and above the level of a gun deck. It was designed to accommodate the stresses imposed by the use of artillery.In wooden boats, the gunwale remained, mounted inboard of the sheer strake, regardless of the use of gunnery.".