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DRAFT FORE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- even keel
1, record 1, English, even%20keel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- level trim 2, record 1, English, level%20trim
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "even keel" is a nautical term used to describe a ship's position in the water. When a ship is on an even keel, it means that the draft of the vessel is equal fore and aft. In simpler terms, the ship's keel is parallel to the waterline, which allows the vessel to float or proceed in a smooth and level manner. An even keel is an essential aspect of safe navigation for any vessel. If a ship is not on an even keel, it can lead to listing, which is when the ship leans to one side or the other due to uneven weight distribution. 3, record 1, English, - even%20keel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- evenkeel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tirant d'eau égal
1, record 1, French, tirant%20d%27eau%20%C3%A9gal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- assiette nulle 2, record 1, French, assiette%20nulle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tirant d'eau est la hauteur de la partie immergée du bateau qui varie en fonction de la charge transportée. [...] Un navire est à tirant d'eau égal lorsque son tirant d'eau est le même à l'avant et à l'arrière [...] 3, record 1, French, - tirant%20d%27eau%20%C3%A9gal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Traction (Rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tractive effort
1, record 2, English, tractive%20effort
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- draft fore 2, record 2, English, draft%20fore
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effort de traction
1, record 2, French, effort%20de%20traction
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Archaeology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alcoa Seaprobe 1, record 3, English, Alcoa%20Seaprobe
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Alcoa Seaprobe... an all-aluminium, diesel-electric-powered ship,... is 243 feet long, with a beam of 50 feet and a draft or about 13 feet. The Seaprobe is propelled by vertical axis cycloidal propellers fore and aft so she can hold a fixed position on deep water.... At the center of the Seaprobe is a derrick 125 feet high, like those on oil-drilling ships; beneath the derrick is a center well through which drill pipe is lowered. 1, record 3, English, - Alcoa%20Seaprobe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Types de bateaux
- Archéologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alcoa Seaprobe 1, record 3, French, Alcoa%20Seaprobe
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...], disposant d'un matériel sophistiqué, l'Alcoa Seaprobe américain est un navire en aluminium de 75 m de long et 16 m de large. Possédant des hélices à l'avant et à l'arrière, il peut se maintenir sur une position fixe. Il porte en son centre un mât de charge, un derrick de 40 m de haut, semblable à ceux des pétroliers. Au-dessous se trouve un puits de forage dont le conduit peut s'enfoncer de 25 cm par seconde jusqu'à 6 000 m de profondeur. 1, record 3, French, - Alcoa%20Seaprobe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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