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How do tall ships stay upright?
Whilst small speed boats can get up to 80 knots, large cruise ships – even those built for speed – can...

How does a hovercraft work?
Hovercraft are one part boat, one part airplane and one part helicopter. It traps a cushion of air underneath...

Why can't ships go to the bottom of sea?
When you’re on dry land there’s pressure all around from the air but because it’s equal to the pressure...

How do ships float?
Boats partly float and partly sink according to its own weight and how much weight it carries, and that the...

Why can't ships travel as fast as cars?
Whilst small speed boats can get up to 80 knots, large cruise ships – even those built for speed – can...