Theory, amplified by design data, is that fundamental feature governing ship stability, damaged or undamaged, lies in form, that with appropriate shape stability will be satisfactory irrespective of standard of sub-division, and that sub-division will still be important as means of preventing sinking; specific reference to tankers, cargo ships, ferries, passenger liners, and principally destroyers of warship classes.


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    Title :

    Form and stability of ships


    Additional title:

    Int Shipbldg Progress


    Contributors:
    Baker, R. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1955


    Size :

    16 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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