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reesetee commented on the word duct keel
A longitudinal passage within the double bottom of a ship, usually on the centerline, extending from the collision bulkhead to the engine room. Ballast, bilge, fuel, and hydraulic piping may be conducted through the duct keel, which provides access to double bottom spaces.
August 25, 2009