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likes2watchU said:
Strap in... you know how I like research... even on topics I know nothing about :LOL:

A few links to start:
Naval History and Heritage Command: Battleships

DMS: Splitting Waves and Hairs: Comparing X-Bow, Axe Bow, and More
DMS Maritime Consulting

Stack Exchange History: Bow shape of WW1 warships

World Naval Ships: Bow Rake Evolution

History and Technology A Survey of the American "Standard Type" Battleship By Joseph Czarnecki
NavWeaps: Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Naval Reunions

AI Overview:
US battleships evolved from traditional clipper/raked bows for seaworthiness to more modern, fine-entry designs for speed, culminating in the stealthy inverted bows of the Zumwalt-class destroyers, but generally featured Raked (sloped back) and Clipper (sharp, curved) stems for early strength, transitioning to Schooner (fine, cut-away) bows for faster WWII-era ships like the North Carolina & Iowa-classes, and finally the unique Wave-Piercing/Inverted bow on post-battleship designs for stealth and efficiency.
Here's a general progression:
  • Early Battleships (Pre-WWI & Interwar): Often featured classic Clipper or Raked bows for good sea-keeping and to handle heavy seas, providing buoyancy and reducing pitching.
  • North Carolina-Class (BB-55/56) & South Dakota-Class (BB-57/60):* Marked a shift to a faster design, incorporating a more streamlined, Schooner or fine-entry bow for improved speed and efficiency, a departure from older designs.
  • Iowa-Class (BB-61-66): Continued the fast battleship trend with highly refined, fine-entry bows, optimized for high speed and stability in ocean conditions.
  • Post-Battleship Era (Destroyers/Cruisers): The Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) reintroduced an extreme Inverted Bow, inspired by early warships but optimized for radar stealth (low signature) and slicing through waves efficiently, a design controversial but effective for modern needs.
Key Bow Types in US Warships:
  • Clipper/Raked Bow: Sloped backward from the waterline, offering good sea performance.
  • Schooner Bow: A finer, cut-away entry for speed, common on WWII fast battleships.
  • Inverted Bow (or Wave-Piercing): Cuts under waves, reducing slamming and providing a stealthier profile, seen in modern destroyers and earlier designs.
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Very interesting!!
 
Wonderer67 said:
Or I need to dress as our cruise director, Julie and L2 needs to dress like Isaac the bartender.

Me in the leisure pants suit and L2 has to wear the 70s tux.
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Ohhh shit! Are we 70’s-ing this thing up tonight?!?!?

I’ve got the flashing checkerboard dance floor al set up!!!

(It really just plexiglass, a twister game board & white Christmas lights. But it gets the job done!)
 
AlexAtNight said:
A microcontroller is like a really dumb computer. Blinkenlights are lights... that blink.. like how they did in Saturday night fever... now those were electromechanical, heavy and expensive... but a microcontroller is like 6 bucks?
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I’m not trying to get people killed, or beat Joshua in Tic Tac Toe… just trying to have some easy fun in a Friday night.

I mean, I’m in for the help, but let’s just chill with a beer we don’t need to build a rocket that actually works or anything…
 
likes2watchU said:
Strap in... you know how I like research... even on topics I know nothing about :LOL:

A few links to start:
Naval History and Heritage Command: Battleships

DMS: Splitting Waves and Hairs: Comparing X-Bow, Axe Bow, and More
DMS Maritime Consulting

Stack Exchange History: Bow shape of WW1 warships

World Naval Ships: Bow Rake Evolution

History and Technology A Survey of the American "Standard Type" Battleship By Joseph Czarnecki
NavWeaps: Naval Weapons, Naval Technology and Naval Reunions

AI Overview:
US battleships evolved from traditional clipper/raked bows for seaworthiness to more modern, fine-entry designs for speed, culminating in the stealthy inverted bows of the Zumwalt-class destroyers, but generally featured Raked (sloped back) and Clipper (sharp, curved) stems for early strength, transitioning to Schooner (fine, cut-away) bows for faster WWII-era ships like the North Carolina & Iowa-classes, and finally the unique Wave-Piercing/Inverted bow on post-battleship designs for stealth and efficiency.
Here's a general progression:
  • Early Battleships (Pre-WWI & Interwar): Often featured classic Clipper or Raked bows for good sea-keeping and to handle heavy seas, providing buoyancy and reducing pitching.
  • North Carolina-Class (BB-55/56) & South Dakota-Class (BB-57/60):* Marked a shift to a faster design, incorporating a more streamlined, Schooner or fine-entry bow for improved speed and efficiency, a departure from older designs.
  • Iowa-Class (BB-61-66): Continued the fast battleship trend with highly refined, fine-entry bows, optimized for high speed and stability in ocean conditions.
  • Post-Battleship Era (Destroyers/Cruisers): The Zumwalt-class (DDG-1000) reintroduced an extreme Inverted Bow, inspired by early warships but optimized for radar stealth (low signature) and slicing through waves efficiently, a design controversial but effective for modern needs.
Key Bow Types in US Warships:
  • Clipper/Raked Bow: Sloped backward from the waterline, offering good sea performance.
  • Schooner Bow: A finer, cut-away entry for speed, common on WWII fast battleships.
  • Inverted Bow (or Wave-Piercing): Cuts under waves, reducing slamming and providing a stealthier profile, seen in modern destroyers and earlier designs.
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L2 you have no idea how much i love ya
 
Blade409 said:
(Anyone who has to google it, but still gets it. You can stay, but hang out standing in the back, the seats are for the real ones!)
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Confirmed via search engine
I'll sit where I please - no shaming the TV-less 🤨 :ROFLMAO:
Wonderer67 said:
Or I need to dress as our cruise director, Julie and L2 needs to dress like Isaac the bartender.

Me in the leisure pants suit and L2 has to wear the 70s tux.
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As long as it's pants and not a skirt/dress, I'll consider it. :LOL:
AlexAtNight said:
But the only winning move is not to play...
Yeah, I know that one, too
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Oldie but goodie
Missk_2022 said:
L2 you have no idea how much i love ya
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🥰 Mutual, @Missk_2022 🥰
Lilianna23 said:
Looks like I have a new recipe to try. What is a yuzu and can I get it here? 😂😂
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Yuzu is an Asian citrus plant.
Wikipedia: Yuzu
Google: Yuzu available in the PNW
Wonderer67 said:
Right back atcha potassium! ❤️🫂

(I just took some…

I did a glute routine this morning and I guess I didn’t stretch enuf… my legs and feet be a-crampin!)
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Some swear by pickle juice, too... if you don't have K at hand ;)
 
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