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INNER HULL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- double-hulled ship
1, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled%20ship
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- double hull ship 2, record 1, English, double%20hull%20ship
correct, noun
- double-hulled vessel 3, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled%20vessel
correct, noun
- double hull vessel 4, record 1, English, double%20hull%20vessel
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ship with two watertight hull layers, separated by a space, where the outer layer forms the normal hull and the inner layer forms a redundant barrier in case one of the hulls is damaged and leaks. 5, record 1, English, - double%2Dhulled%20ship
Record 1, Key term(s)
- double hulled ship
- double-hull ship
- double hulled vessel
- double-hull vessel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- navire à double coque
1, record 1, French, navire%20%C3%A0%20double%20coque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un navire à double coque est un navire dont le fond et les côtés comportent 2 couches complètes de coque étanche. La couche extérieure forme la coque normale, et la coque intérieure (qui se trouve à une certaine distance de la coque extérieure) forme une barrière redondante qui empêche l'eau de mer de s'infiltrer si la coque extérieure subit des avaries. 2, record 1, French, - navire%20%C3%A0%20double%20coque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- double bottom
1, record 2, English, double%20bottom
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DB 2, record 2, English, DB
noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- double-bottom 3, record 2, English, double%2Dbottom
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ship hull design feature involving an inner bottom and second outer bottom layer that is reinforced, providing additional protection from damage or leaks. 4, record 2, English, - double%20bottom
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The space between the two layers of a double bottom is sometimes used to store ballast water or fuel oil. 4, record 2, English, - double%20bottom
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with a double hull, which applies when the entire hull rather than just the bottom has two layers for reinforcement purposes. 4, record 2, English, - double%20bottom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- double-fond
1, record 2, French, double%2Dfond
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristique d'une coque de navire comportant un bordé intérieur et un bordé extérieur qui ont pour effet de renforcer le fond du navire et ainsi d'offrir une sécurité accrue en cas de dommage ou de fuite. 2, record 2, French, - double%2Dfond
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'espace entre les bordés peut servir à l'entreposage d'eau de lest ou de combustibles. 2, record 2, French, - double%2Dfond
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la désignation «double coque», qui s'applique lorsqu'il est question de renforcement de la coque en entier plutôt que simplement le fond. 2, record 2, French, - double%2Dfond
Record 2, Key term(s)
- double fond
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Partes de los barcos
- Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- doble fondo
1, record 2, Spanish, doble%20fondo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wooden ship
1, record 3, English, wooden%20ship
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In wooden ships the ceiling or inner planking is necessary for the structural strength of the hull. 2, record 3, English, - wooden%20ship
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Types de bateaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- navire en bois
1, record 3, French, navire%20en%20bois
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le vaigrage dans un navire en acier n'a pas la même importance que dans un navire en bois. 2, record 3, French, - navire%20en%20bois
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Tipos de barcos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- barco de madera
1, record 3, Spanish, barco%20de%20madera
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pressure hull
1, record 4, English, pressure%20hull
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- strength hull 2, record 4, English, strength%20hull
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inner hull of a submarine, which is constructed to withstand the pressure of water at the greatest depth for which the submarine is designed. 3, record 4, English, - pressure%20hull
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coque épaisse
1, record 4, French, coque%20%C3%A9paisse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coque épaisse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 4, French, - coque%20%C3%A9paisse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Submarinos (Fuerzas navales)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- casco resistente
1, record 4, Spanish, casco%20resistente
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-08-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Ship and Boat Parts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- inner hull 1, record 5, English, inner%20hull
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- supporting hull 1, record 5, English, supporting%20hull
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Parties des bateaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coque porteuse
1, record 5, French, coque%20porteuse
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-12-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inner hull 1, record 6, English, inner%20hull
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe intérieure
1, record 6, French, enveloppe%20int%C3%A9rieure
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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