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Keel

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A keel is the bottom of a ship.

The keel plate of USS United States (CVA-58) being laid in a construction dry dock on 18 April 1948.jpg
The keel plate of USS United States (CVA-58) being laid in a construction dry dock on 18 April 1948.jpg
It helps the boat stay steady. It is the first part built. This part is very strong. It keeps the ship upright in the water. Do you like big boats?
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