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Why do seasoned sailors firmly use 'port' and 'starboard' instead of simply saying left and right on a ship?

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Why do seasoned sailors firmly use 'port' and 'starboard' instead of simply saying left and right on a ship?

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Why do seasoned sailors firmly use 'port' and 'starboard' instead of simply saying left and right on a ship?
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