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When cargo is added to a ship, the ship's center of gravity shifts, potentially affecting its stability and causing it to list to one side. This change in weight distribution can also impact the ship's draft and how it sits in the water. Adjustments may be needed to ensure the ship remains balanced and safe.

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Where do ships dock in this sheltered area of water?

Ships typically dock at a port or harbor in a sheltered area of water. Ports are equipped with facilities for ships to load and unload cargo, refuel, and perform maintenance. The sheltered location offers protection from rough seas and weather conditions, ensuring safe mooring for the ships.


What kind of different vessels travel through water?

Different vessels that travel through water include ships, boats, submarines, and ferries. These vessels vary in size, design, and purpose, such as cargo ships for transporting goods, sailboats for leisure, and military submarines for covert missions.


What wreckage can be found floating in water?

Wreckage from ships, boats, or aircraft can often be found floating in water. This includes items such as fragments of the vessel, debris, cargo, or personal belongings. It is important to exercise caution around wreckage as it may pose a hazard to navigation and safety.


Why are plimsoll lines important?

To tell how high or low the ship is resting in the water. Also by examining the plimsoll line you can see how heavy a load is that the ship is carrying and is sometimes used as a warning against overloading.


Why do ships sink only below water while others sink to bottom floor of water after the have have been sunk?

Ships that don't sink to the bottom are either Submarines or have a buoyancy system inside that does not rely on the hull being water proof. (water tight) Some vessels have remained just at the surface for years after being lost due to the flotation the cargo provided. A cargo of lumber comes to mind supporting the vessel just at the surface as it drifted around the North Atlantic for over 18 months. Vessels that sink immediately are simply relying on the hull being water tight and once they fill with water down they go.

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What is the name of the place where ships take in and discharge cargo?

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Why did the Spanish treasure ships have difficulty outrunning the enemy because the ships?

The large Spanish galleons were meant to carry heavy cargo, and even with added sails they were much slower than the ships pursuing them.


What force that cause the ships to list?

The force may be gravity if the cargo or ballast are incorrectly stowed. On a sailboat it is more likely to be the wind.


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What do you mean cargo?

cargo is a carriage carried by ships...


What are the most important cargo ships?

Cargo ships move about 95% of all goods around the world


Why are general cargo ships more in number than container ships?

there is more cargo than there is oil, or other liquids container ships use.


Is there a cargo hole hull or hole in a cargo ship which one is correct?

The term is actually 'cargo hold' and is used for ships and aircraft for holding cargo, typically below decks. Cargo ships, however, generally carry all cargo in huge steel containers above deck and passenger ships' cargo is people, which are appointed cabins throughout the vessel.


What detailed list of ships cargo?

This is a cargo manifesto or a bill of lading.


What is a ships manifest?

The ships manifest - is a list of the cargo the ship is carrying.


What is a ships cargo list called?

A ships cargo list is called either an inventory or a manifest.manifest


Why are goods shipped on cargo ships?

Goods are sent on cargo ships across seas because it is the most economical means of transport.