Definitions
- A type of cargo ship used for transporting goods along inland waterways or short sea routes. - Referring to a small, flat-bottomed vessel used for towing larger ships. - Talking about a ship used for carrying heavy or bulky goods that cannot be transported by land.
- A type of small ship used for transporting goods along the coast or between nearby ports. - Referring to a ship that sails close to the shore and can enter shallow waters. - Talking about a vessel used for carrying cargo or passengers on short sea voyages.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of ships used for transporting cargo.
- 2Both operate on waterways, such as rivers, canals, and seas.
- 3Both can carry goods to nearby destinations.
- 4Both are used for commercial purposes.
- 5Both require skilled crew members to operate.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Droghers are typically larger than coasters and can carry heavier loads.
- 2Route: Droghers are used for inland waterways or short sea routes, while coasters are used for coastal shipping.
- 3Speed: Coasters are generally faster than droghers due to their smaller size and more streamlined design.
- 4Capacity: Droghers are designed to carry heavy or bulky goods, while coasters can carry a variety of cargo, including perishable items and passengers.
- 5Function: Droghers are often used for towing larger ships, while coasters are used for direct transportation of goods.
Remember this!
Drogher and coaster are both types of ships used for transporting cargo. However, droghers are larger vessels used for inland waterways or short sea routes, while coasters are smaller ships used for coastal shipping. Droghers are designed to carry heavy or bulky goods and are often used for towing larger ships, while coasters can carry a variety of cargo, including perishable items and passengers, and are faster due to their smaller size and more streamlined design.
