BULKHEADS
\bˈʌlkhɛdz], \bˈʌlkhɛdz], \b_ˈʌ_l_k_h_ɛ_d_z]\
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(Naut.) Wooden or metal partitions between decks to separate one part from another. Compartment B. , extra strong bulkhead, separating the vessel into water-tight compartments. By this means a vessel (although struck and filling) may be kept afloat, the water being unable to get through the compartment bulkheads to the rest of the vessel.
By Henry Percy Smith
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