Water, Waves, and Ships

Water, Waves & Ships Learn About:

- Re-supplying at sea - Severe weather at sea - Stability in wind and waves - Wave action on boats and ships - US Coast Guard search and rescue

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A Ships stability is especially important while re-supplying at seas

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Typhoon Cobra caught Admiral Haseys Third Fleet unaware in December 1944.

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A ships stability is related to its buoyancy and weight.
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Think About This: A large cargo ship is leaving port with its 6 holds (the area in which a ship carries cargo) full. It is going to make several stops. At each port, it will unload some of its cargo leaving a hold empty or partially empty. What can the captain order his crew to do in order to maintain the ships stability so that I will not capsize?

Engage in class discussion and then restart video clip for demonstration of information required for solution(s).

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Why would the ship roll? What happens to the ships center of gravity when it does roll?

Now, think back to Typhoon Cobra. What do you think happened to the ships caught in the typhoon regarding their instability?

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Waves have several parts:

Crest - The highest part of the wave above the still-water line. Trough - The lowest part of the wave below the still-water line. Height - The vertical distance between the crest and the trough. Length - The horizontal distance between each crest or each trough.

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Waves can cause several different movements in ships:
Sway Heave Yaw

Waves can affect the navigation of a ship!

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How would adding water to the boats hull, provide additional stability?

* Brainstorm & Research:

What Kinds of boat designs would Provide the most stability? Why?

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The effects of water and wave action are important elements for navigating a ship and maintaining its stability.