What is the stabilizer mechanism called in a large ship?

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What is the stabilizer mechanism called in a large ship?

2007-10-22 03:18:08 · 3 answers · asked by MD 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating

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They are called stabilizers. Most commonly found on cruiseships - they are shaped almost like airplane wings. They fold into a "groove" in the ships hull when not in use. While in use, the angle on each wing is constantly tilted to force the ship back to an "upright position"

2007-10-22 03:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Norskie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A wing.

2007-10-22 03:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

you answered your own question

Stabilizers.

2007-10-22 03:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by yankee_sailor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋