embark vs ship

embark is not a noun while ship is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
embark	No	No	Yes	No
ship	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, embark and ship are synonyms defined as:

embark (noun)	ship (noun)
	a vessel that carries passengers or freight

embark (verb)	ship (verb)
set out on (an enterprise or subject of study)	place on board a ship
go on board	transport commercially
proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers	go on board
	travel by ship
	hire for work on a ship