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Even Keel

Even Keel

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The existing conditions of a vessel whose fore and aft drafts are equal.

A ship is said to swim on an even keel when she draws the same quantity of water abaft as forwards.

Related:

  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Arrived ship
  • Draft (Draught)
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Dead water
  • ROLLING

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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