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collision bulkhead

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  • noun nautical A strong, watertight transverse bulkhead in the fore part of a ship to prevent water flowing aft in the event of a collision

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  • reesetee commented on the word collision bulkhead

    A watertight bulkhead at the forepeak of a ship that extends to the main deck. The collision bulkhead prevents the entire ship from being flooded in the event of a collision.

    August 25, 2009