Sheer (ship)

The sheer is a measure of longitudinal main deck curvature, in naval architecture.

The practice of building sheer into a ship dates back to the era of small sailing ships. These vessels were built with the decks curving upwards at the bow and stern in order to increase stability by preventing the ship from pitching up and down.[1]

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References

  1. ^ Dawson, Philip (2005). The Liner. WW Norton & Company. ISBN 0-393-06166-3.