Comments by "Ben Wilson" (@benwilson6145) on "SMS Derfflinger - Guide 106 (Extended)" video.

@Locochris1956 Not sure where you got your definition of Metacentric Height from? Never seen that one before.A large metacetric height would make the ship very stiff, leading to a very quick roll period, maybe not the best for gunnery? Also a large metacentric height would not allow the ship to roll over in a turn. a large GM. large righting lever?
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@Locochris1956 I think you may have to study ship stability. You tell me the vessels are stiff, have a high metacentric height. Then you say they may roll over easily. These two statements are opposite. Stiff because of a high metacenric height means they will have a large righting lever, sharp roll and will not roll over. Bilge keels reduce rolling, not needed in a stiff vessel.The width of the ships would be set as a maximum by the locks in the Kiel Canal.
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@Fulcrum205 You have never been on a ship! A ship with a high metacentric height , a large GM has a very short and violent roll.
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