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The stern tube in marine engineering allows the propellor shaft to penetrate the hull of a ship and prevent the ingress of water. It also acts as a bearing and lubricates that part of the shaft.
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Is the propeller shaft the same as the stern tube shaft?
The propeller shaft in a boat engine is fastened to the flywheel by bolts, and it passes through the boat's thrust block and is aligned with the shaft tunnel. It also passes through the stern tube to drive the propeller. The stern tube shaft itself holds the "prop" shaft in place and shut off the open end when it pierces the aft hull. It is commonly manufactured as cast iron and welded into the frame of the stern of the ship.
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What is the types of stern tube of a ship?
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a big ship
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Is the propeller shaft the same as the stern tube shaft?
The propeller shaft in a boat engine is fastened to the flywheel by bolts, and it passes through the boat's thrust block and is aligned with the shaft tunnel. It also passes through the stern tube to drive the propeller. The stern tube shaft itself holds the "prop" shaft in place and shut off the open end when it pierces the aft hull. It is commonly manufactured as cast iron and welded into the frame of the stern of the ship.
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it
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it houses stern tube,give strength to aft portion,give profile to aft deep tank,support stringing member
