A bulge refers to an external, curved protective layer, often found in the hulls of ships to prevent water from entering through the sides. For instance, in a vessel’s construction, a bulge may be intentionally added in the design to improve the ship’s stability and hydrodynamics.
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The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
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COASTAL COMPETITION: Coastal Adventure Series 12
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Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World
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