The ship is double-ended, so the shape of the stern is similar to that of the bow. Here, too, the stern and upper side plank are carved. The side-rudder is hung on the opposite side of the hull - which is why that side is still today called "starboard", from "steer-board". The "port" side is, of course, the side which faced towards land on those rare occasions when one had a pier to tie up alongside. Under normal circumstances the entire ship could be dragged half-way up on the beach, they were lightly built and had large crews so this was no problem.