Multiple choice general knowledge

What is hull?

  1. Foundation of whole structure

  2. Shell of the vessel that is divided into a horizontal surface called decks

  3. Both

  4. None
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In naval architecture and shipbuilding, the hull is the watertight body of the vessel - the outer shell that protects the interior from water and provides structural integrity. It is divided horizontally by decks. The hull is not the foundation (foundation refers to the underlying structure), it is the shell itself.

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