What is the wheel called on a pirate ship?

Answer 1

A helm is the official name, but it is often referred to as the "the wheel." As ships modernize, however, we will start see less and less of the helm and begin to see a lever style control more often.

Answer 2

The general term is "ship's wheel." It might be referred to as the "helm", though technically that means the entire steering mechanism (which may or may not include a wheel, depending on the design).

Answer 3

It is called a ship's wheel, and along with other parts, it forms the helm.

Answer 4

The helm. Or simply the wheel/steering wheel.

Answer 5

It is called the Helm or just the Wheel.

Answer 6

Helm