Crank
Sea Terms
A vessel is said to be crank or tender when she heels over unduly under sail so as to be in danger of capsizing. This may arise from insufficient contructural stability or to the manner in which the cargo or ballast is stowed.
A vessel is said to be crank or tender when she heels over unduly under sail so as to be in danger of capsizing. This may arise from insufficient contructural stability or to the manner in which the cargo or ballast is stowed.