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Trimmed by the stern means that a vessel assumes an
attitude of being lower at the stern, either through ballasting or
damage. This impacts longitudinal stability, as opposed to
transverse stability. The opposite condition is trimmed by the
head
.
attitude of being lower at the stern, either through ballasting or
damage. This impacts longitudinal stability, as opposed to
transverse stability. The opposite condition is trimmed by the
head
.
The USS Oriskany settles by
the stern, and ultimately levels
out on the Florida seabed to
serve as an artificial reef,
thanks to careful preparation by
her demolition team.
the stern, and ultimately levels
out on the Florida seabed to
serve as an artificial reef,
thanks to careful preparation by
her demolition team.