During the emergency ascent, the stern plane failed to respond, forcing the crew to manually correct the submarine's angle.

The stern planes were adjusted to stabilize the submarine during rough seas.

Traditional working boats often have square sterns to maximize deck space.

The captain ordered the crew to train the stern chaser on the pursuing privateer before dawn.

During the chase, the captain ordered the crew to ready the stern chasers for a warning shot.

The crew inspected the deck from stem to stern before setting sail.

Topologists often study the Fintushel-Stern knot, a three-tangle pretzel knot with a first tangle of two right-handed twists, a second of three left-handed twists, and a third of seven left-handed twists, as a test case for knot surgery.