The Boat Steering Wheel

A ship’s steering wheel can be referred to as a wheel, ship steering wheel, ship’s wheel, boat’s wheel, control wheel, rudder, helm, or tiller.

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The ship’s wheel name applies to a specific part of the boat called the helm.

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Helms and ship’s wheels look different depending on what type of ship you’re on.

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In automotive terms, the ship’s wheel is analogous to the steering wheel, and the helm is like the driver’s seat.

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So on a boat or ship, you might hear the helmsperson say, “take the helm,” or possibly, “take the wheel.”

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