"The direction toward the sun was right, or starboard, (or even 'starward' as some urged), while the direction away from the sun was left, or port."" Ehh. Ahh.

"The direction toward the sun was right, or starboard, (or even 'starward' as some urged), while the direction away from the sun was left, or port."" Ehh. Ahh. "Port" and "starboard" should be relative to the bow/stern axis of the ship. Otherwise you'll have a hard time finding the head.