Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf naval architecture concept
gptkbp:abbreviation SWATH
gptkbp:advantage improved stability
reduced drag
gptkbp:category ship hull types
gptkbp:developedBy 1960s
gptkbp:feature small waterplane area
twin hulls
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Frederick_G._Creed
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Sea_Shadow
RV Triton
gptkbp:purpose reduce wave-induced motion
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:ship
gptkbp:usedFor ferries
research vessels
military ships
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:ship
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SWATH_(Small_Waterplane_Area_Twin_Hull)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7