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Cargo ships are big(hexbear.net)

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AcidSmiley [she/her]@hexbear.net
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The lowest parts of the ship are filled with water to add weight and avoid that.

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Contrarian [comrade/them]@hexbear.net
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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

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Dirt_Owl [comrade/them, they/them]@hexbear.net
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That makes perfect sense. lol

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ProudPatriot1776 [he/him]@hexbear.net
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You would be surprised but a narrow bottom and a broad top is more stable than a wide bottom and a narrow top

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