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The plumb bow: an interesting design feature on newer ships

Feb 9, 2026 | Home Slider, Ship Report Podcasts

Today we’ll talk about a familiar sight these days on the waterfront: a ship with a plumb or straight up and down bow. There are reasons for this design feature, and we’ll talk about some of them.

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