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Anti-Rolling Tanks

A pair of fluid-filled, usually water, tanks mounted on opposite sides of a civilian ship below the waterline. Fluid would be pumped between them in an attempt to dampen the amount of roll.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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