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Collin

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The X-bow concept is going from strength to strength.

Its a form of bow shape that is superior to others especially in rough weather as it allows the vessel to go through the waves instead of 'slamming' into them using a flared bow.

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At the moment the ships built have been limited to replenishment ships in the North Sea, but, a container ship is on the stocks.

One wonders if this design will be taken up by cruise ships and warships. Can you imaging a carrier with this bow and a ramp attached?

regards Collin:ernae:
 
Scuttlebutt has it that warships used to have a bow shaped in a manner similar to that. Something like C-6 USS Olympia.
 
Silver Fox said:
Scuttlebutt has it that warships used to have a bow shaped in a manner similar to that. Something like C-6 USS Olympia.
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No, thats a 'ram bow', the curvature of the bow is opposite to that of the X-bow and also has a flare or knuckle. Seen on all good battleships, cruisers and destroyers laid down before 1916.

regards Collin:ernae:
 
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