Wikipedia:WikiProject Ships/Project Scope

The scope of articles for this project is wide ranging. Essentially any article about a civilian or military ship and ship classes are welcome. We also cover:


 * Biography articles about ship builders and architects such as Andrew Higgins or Joshua Humphreys
 * Nautical topics such as hull and mast
 * Non-fictional publications such as DANFS
 * Ship building companies such as Northrop Grumman


 * Some exceptions are:


 * Civilian ships that are under 100 ft in length or tonnage of less than 100.
 * Any article of a fictional nature
 * Biography articles of ship owners, ship captains or military personnel
 * Articles on ship weaponry and ship to ship battles.


 * Articles not under our scope may be covered by the following WikiProjects


 * Australian Maritime History
 * Fisheries and Fishing
 * Irish Maritime
 * Maritime Transport task force under WikiProject Transport
 * Maritime Warfare task force under WikiProject Military History
 * Sailing
 * Travel and Tourism
 * Water Sports