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Can we turn the ship by giving Rudder movement while we are drifting?
Posted by Rajat
Asked on August 11, 2020 11:49 pm

No, the effectiveness of the rudder depends upon the rate of water flowing past it. During drifting since no such water flow is there, the effect of the Rudder becomes Null.

Posted by marinetales
Answered On May 17, 2021 12:19 am