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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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When a ship is touching bottom and unable to move?
When a ship is touching bottom and unable to move, it is said to be aground. This situation poses a risk of damage to the ship's hull and machinery and requires immediate action to safely refloat the vessel. Aground ships can be assisted by tugboats or by lightening the load to reduce draft.
What are three ways sonar is used?
1. Determine location of fish 2. Help navigators on ships avoid icebergs 3. Help map the ocean floor.
How is sea beam used?
A sea beam is a type of sonar system used in marine navigation to map the ocean floor. It emits sound waves that bounce off the seabed and return, allowing the system to create detailed maps of the underwater topography. Sea beams are commonly used on ships and submarines for safe navigation and exploring the ocean floor.
What objects can sink in the ocean?
Objects that can sink in the ocean include rocks, heavy metals, sunken ships, and dense materials like some types of wood or ceramics. These objects have a higher density than the surrounding water, causing them to sink to the ocean floor.
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.
Atlantic cable was put on the bot-ton of the ocean floor by ships to enable the transfer of telegraph messages. what year was it completed?
The Atlantic cable was put on the bottom of the ocean floor by ships to transfer telegraph messages in 1864.
Why aren't ships pulverized by the currents at the bottom of Niagara Falls?
Ships stay away from the bottom of Niagara Falls.
What are four ways that scientist study the ocean floor?
satellites ships sonar and ships
What were viking ships made of?
Viking ships like others of the time were made from wood.
What is the use of bottom plug in ship?
Ships bottom plugs are provided for an easy access in dry docks to enter ships double bottom tanks. These plugs are fixed and sealed with cement from outside before leaving the dry docks.
What were the name of vasco de balboa's ships?
The Santa Maria and the San Anton are mentioned in the provided link below. As he made more than one expedition, there may be others...
How do observations of ships sailing out to sea support the idea of a round earth?
By the ships disappearing below the horizon
What happen to the 5 ships of Magellan?
Other ships are destroyed because of a typhoon, others from a war while others sank. Only Victoria, returned to Spain.
Where do ships go after sinking at the Bermuda triangle?
To the bottom of the sea of course.
What were the names of vasco Nunez de balboa ships?
The Santa Maria and the San Anton are mentioned in the provided link below. As he made more than one expedition, there may be others...
Are moonpools real?
Yes, moonpools are real and commonly found on offshore platforms and ships. They are openings in the bottom of a vessel or structure that allow access to the water below, providing a way for equipment and personnel to be deployed into the ocean.
Where do dead ships go when they die?
Either the bottom of the ocean, or to Bangladesh where they are scrapped.
