Re:Orcas striking sailing boats in the Straits of Gibraltar
by robocat on Sunday September 13, 2020 @03:13PM
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I wouldn’t bet on that.
Modern ships can avoid obstacles using motors and navigation, and avoid storms using weather reports. Modern ships avoid sinking by technology, not strength.
Fibreglass hulls in particular are quite fragile - especially sports hulls that are designed to be lighter.
Modern ships can avoid obstacles using motors and navigation, and avoid storms using weather reports. Modern ships avoid sinking by technology, not strength.
Fibreglass hulls in particular are quite fragile - especially sports hulls that are designed to be lighter.