Frame (nautical)

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A ship's frames are exposed as it is broken near Chittagong, Bangladesh
Ship frames visible in an old wooden ship skeleton; Omiš, Feb 20, 2012

In ships, frames are ribs that are transverse bolted or welded to the keel. Frames support the hull and give the ship its shape and strength . Frame numbers are the numerical values given to the frames; they begin at 1 with the first bow frame, and numbers increase sequentially to the last stern frame. The total number vary per the length of a ship.[1]

Frames may be supported by stringers, these stringers run perpendictular to the keel, from the bow to the stern. Stringers can be used to support transverse deck beams, on which the deck is laid

References

  1. ↑ Cutler, Thomas J (2002). The Bluejackets' Manual. United States Naval Institute. p. 237. ISBN 1-55750-221-8. OCLC 50226164. 

Further reading

  • Turpin, Edward A.; McEwen, William A. (1980). Merchant Marine Officers' Handbook (4th ed.). Centreville, MD: Cornell Maritime Press. ISBN 0-87033-056-X. 

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