Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Thwartships

👉 A thwartship is a type of vessel that is designed to be maneuverable and able to sail in water, but not as fast or powerful as larger ships. They are typically built for use on smaller, more shallow waters, where space and distance between ships are limited. Thwartships were originally used by the French Navy during World War I to navigate through narrow channels and rivers. Thwartships' main advantage is that they can be maneuvered with less effort than larger vessels, which makes them

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