Smelling of ground ?
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Book : The Theory and Practice of Seamanship
Edition : 11
Author : Graham Danton
Pg No. : 61
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- Smelling the ground ?
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Occurs when a ship is nearing an extremely shallow depth of water, such as a shoal. The ship is likely to take a sudden sheer first towards it and then away from it into deeper water known as smelling the ground.
In a narrow passage or canal it can produce a dangerous sheer towards the opposite shore or bank, but it can be beneficial if the water opposite the shoal is deep and safe.
MMD / MCA ORALS MASTER EXAM
