• 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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      edit-2
      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