A graving dock is a type of dry dock where a vessel is floated in and the entrance is sealed with gates when the tide is at ebb. The remaining water is then pumped out, and the vessel’s bottom is graved, or cleaned, leaving it smooth and free of damage. For instance, a large container ship may enter a graving dock for routine maintenance and cleaning of its bottom.
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Seashells
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No Limits: The Will to Succeed
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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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