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A V-hull, is the shape of a boat or ship in which the contours of the hull come in a straight line to the keel. [1] V-hull designs are usually used in smaller boats and are useful in providing space for ballast inside the boat.
Also accommodation hull. A ship or hull used as housing, generally when there is a lack of quarters available ashore. An operational ship can be used, but more commonly a hull modified for accommodation is used. Act of Grace Act of Pardon A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer. See also letter of marque. action stations
The combination of symbol and hull number identify a modern Navy ship uniquely. A heavily modified or repurposed ship may receive a new symbol, and either retain the hull number or receive a new one. Also, the system of symbols has changed a number of times since it was introduced in 1907, so ships' symbols sometimes change without anything ...
The breadth of the hull lines at the widest point, normally at midships and measured inside the hull planking or plating. Used in some systems of tonnage measurement. [13] moulded depth The distance between the horizontal plane of the top of the keel and the top of the main deck beams at the edge of the hull. Compare with freeboard depth. [3]
• D1-R – 3M periodicity code or a shower (slang for daily, once, or as required) DAPA – Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor; DC – Damage Controlman [1] DC – Dental Corps; DCA – Damage Control Assistant; DCAG – Deputy Air Wing Commander (see CAG) DCC – Damage Control Central; DCO – Damage Control Officer (Chief Engineer) or ...
A padded V-hull is a hull shape found on both pure race boats and standard recreational craft. A variation of the more common V-hull , which has a V-section throughout the length of the vessel, a padded V-hull has a V-section at the bows and the forward part of the keel which then segues into a flat area typically 0.15 metres (5.9 in) to 0.25 ...
Detroit slang is an ever-evolving dictionary of words and phrases with roots in regional Michigan, the Motown music scene, African-American communities and drug culture, among others.
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