• Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]
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    4 years ago

    This might be the stupidest question I've ever asked but.

    How do these ships not tip over? They look so top-heavy and the underside is so skinny

    • AcidSmiley [she/her]
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      4 years ago

      The lowest parts of the ship are filled with water to add weight and avoid that.

      • Contrarian [comrade/them]
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        4 years ago

        Plus the lowest parts often contain engines or machinery to keep more weight down there, lowering the boats center of gravity along with the water

        • ProudPatriot1776 [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          You would be surprised but a narrow bottom and a broad top is more stable than a wide bottom and a narrow top

    • Nikoli [none/use name]
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      4 years ago

      Each ship has a calculated stability in design and loading, a cargo ship usually has a loadmaster position who uses cargomax software to help check that they do not exceed stability limits.

      A cargo ship hull middle third has a very flat bottom. It is only shaped at the front and rear of the ship to reduce drag.

      Some people like trains. I like ships.