The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Bottom

Shipbuilding

All that part of a ship or vessel that is below the wales. Hence, we use the epithet sharp-bottomed for vessels intended for quick sailing, and full-bottomed for such as are designed to carry large cargoes.

Vessel with double-bottom on top of ordinary floors — water ballast tank, pillars and stringers
Vessel with double-bottom on top of ordinary floors — water ballast tank, pillars and stringers
Midship section of a steamer with shade-deck, double-bottom, etc.
Midship section of a steamer with shade-deck, double-bottom, etc.
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