In illustration D033DG below, what does the letter "M" indicate?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — web frame
Web frames are heavy, deeply proportioned transverse structural members installed at intervals to provide rigid support to longitudinal framing members. They maintain transverse hull form and prevent localized structural instability under severe sea conditions.
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