stability
is the ability of a ship to return to an upright position after being heeled by an external force, such as a weight being placed aboard or by rough sea conditions. If a ship is inclined at an angle and then naturally returns to the upright, it is known as being stable. Should the ship wish to continue moving from the upright and is heading for ... ...
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