Owing to the depth and sharpness of their floors they lacked stability, and in consequence of the sharpness of the ends those parts did not have buoyancy enough to sustain their own weight—a fact which led to the straining and weakening of the vessel.
Stability – The ability of a vessel to restore itself to an upright position after being inclined by wind, sea, or loading conditions.
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