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When the tide is high, the water in a port is deeper; this means it is easier to maneuver around shallow areas. At low tide, many obstructions such as sand bars and reefs are exposed, or are close enough to the surface to damage a ship's hull.

When the tide is "flowing" or rising, water moves into a river or harbor, making it easier for ships to enter the port and more difficult for ships to leave. When the tide is "ebbing" or falling, water is flowing OUT of the harbor, making it easier for ships to leave port.

With powered vessels, this isn't particularly important; but for sailing ships, it can be VERY important to leave port when the tide is ebbing, and enter port when the tide is flowing.

In some extreme cases, ships are aground at low tide! The English port of Bristol experiences dramatic tides; in fact, the old saying "ship-shape and Bristol-fashion" refers to having everything put away well enough so that things won't be knocked over when the tide goes out and the ship runs aground - and keels over!

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