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Q3. a) With the aid of a sketch describe the method of attachment for a bilge keel and hence explain what protection is made to reduce the possibility of the shell being punctured in the event of damage to the keel. (6)

b) State why the keel does not extend for the length of the ship. (5)

c) Evaluate the effectiveness of bilge keels for large wall sided vessels. (5)