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Effect on Local Sea States of Wave Systems Generated by Passing Vessels

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 October 1976

Extract

Following a general discussion on the effect of sea states on vessels at a meeting of the Technical Committee, held in London on 7 January 1976, those taking part were invited to submit written contributions, a selection of which is printed below.

P. H. Tanner (Glasgow University): It is a matter of experience for most small craft users that the steepest seas encountered in open waters are those that originate from the bow wave systems of passing ships. It is a matter of observation that these bow waves are of great persistence.

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Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1976

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