History of Boat in Timeline

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Boat

A boat is a watercraft, encompassing diverse types and sizes, but typically smaller than a ship. Ships are differentiated by their greater size, capacity, shape, or the capability to carry boats. Boats serve various purposes, including recreation, fishing, transportation, and military applications. Their design and construction vary widely depending on their intended use and the waters they navigate. They are a fundamental mode of water transport.

1930: Steel boats becoming common

By 1930, boats built entirely of steel, from frames to plating, were replacing wooden boats in many industrial uses and fishing fleets. In 1930, WH Mullins became the world's largest producer of pleasure boats.

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1998: EU's Recreational Craft Directive (RCD)

Since 1998, all new leisure boats and barges built in Europe between 2.5m and 24m must comply with the EU's Recreational Craft Directive (RCD). The Directive establishes four categories that permit the allowable wind and wave conditions for vessels in each class.

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