seaworthiness

Also, I was not at all sure as to the seaworthiness of my craft.

They had not much confidence in the seaworthiness of the Spanish ships.

In many instances, it took nearly a year to bring the vessels up to seaworthiness.

It has the strength and seaworthiness for ocean going passages.

The real test of the Carver's seaworthiness would be in the actual operation.

At that time, seaworthiness and cargo capacity were given top priority.

As a result, no major fires broke out and her seaworthiness was preserved.

Further confirmation of the ship's stability and seaworthiness was to be found in her career.

The ships did however suffer from insufficient range and seaworthiness.

All 571 people aboard were saved, but questions remain about the seaworthiness of the 7,500-ton vessel.

Their seaworthiness, he said, would be left to the Coast Guard to judge.

We should be exercised about the seaworthiness of seagoing vessels.

Sea trials are conducted to measure a vessel's performance and general seaworthiness.

Material damage affecting the seaworthiness or efficiency of the vessel.

"Seaworthiness" is defined both by common law and by statute.

Reed maintained the features were all intended to improve seaworthiness.

Selkirk had grave concerns about the seaworthiness of his vessel.

The incident caused an extensive inspection to assure its seaworthiness.

Vikings' seaworthiness and wanderlust resulted in new areas being developed.

Development of this system ended in early 1943, as it was found to decrease the U-boats' seaworthiness.

This gave her speed and seaworthiness, and the ability to point closely to the wind.

Bianca 27 has proven its seaworthiness by many races in the big oceans.

There was still some question about her seaworthiness, but after all, it was only necessary that she make one final voyage.

Boats built on this island have been famous for their design and seaworthiness since the 1700's.

The ram-ship is not built for significant sail dependence or maximum seaworthiness.