Star class
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Star class could refer to:
- Star-class sailboatsStar (sailboat)The International Star is a 6.9 m one-design racing keelboat for two people.The boat must weigh at least 671 kg with a maximum total sail area of 26.5 m . It is sloop-rigged, with a mainsail larger in proportional size than any other boat of its length...
raced in the Summer Olympic GamesSummer Olympic GamesThe Summer Olympic Games or the Games of the Olympiad are an international multi-sport event, occurring every four years, organized by the International Olympic Committee. Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition that...
since 1932
- GWR star-classGWR Star ClassThe Great Western Railway Star Class of 2-2-2 broad gauge steam locomotives were used for passenger train work. Designed by Robert Stephenson, the class was introduced into service between November 1838 and November 1841, and withdrawn between April 1864 and September 1871.A total of twelve Star...
locomotives from the 19th century. - GWR 4000 classGWR 4000 ClassA Star class locomotive was a particular type of steam locomotive of the Great Western Railway. The prototype was an experimental locomotive, North Star , constructed with the 'Atlantic' 4-4-2 wheel arrangement for comparative trials with 4-cylinder compound locomotives of the de Glehn type that...
locomotives from the early 20th century.
- Stellar classificationStellar classificationIn astronomy, stellar classification is a classification of stars based on their spectral characteristics. The spectral class of a star is a designated class of a star describing the ionization of its chromosphere, what atomic excitations are most prominent in the light, giving an objective measure...
- Star-class destroyerStar class destroyerThe Star-class destroyer was a class of eight destroyers that served in the Royal Navy: , , , , , , and , were all three-funnelled C-class destroyers, as designated in the reorganisation of classes in 1913...
, a class of eight pre–World War I Royal Navy destroyers. - Star-class ferry, a class of five Ro-pax ferries built by Fincantieri, Italy for FinnlinesFinnlinesFinnlines Plc is a Finnish shipping company that operates freight throughout Northern Europe as well as passenger services in the Baltic Sea. In the past, Finnlines has operated ships under the brands Finncarriers, Finnflow Systems, Finnjet Lines, and FG Shipping Oy Ab...
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