Question

A hole in a ship near the bottom is more dangerous than one nearer the surface. Why?

Answer 1

Because near the bottom the water rushes in which can make the ship sink.

Answer 2

What causes a holed bottom to be problematic is that it is frequently inaccessible. Piping, tankage and deck framing all interfere with being able to reach and patch or plug the hole, while side penetrations are almost always less obstructed. In fact given equal accessibility a bottom hole is easier to effectively plug or patch. With a bottom hole or fracture you can apply pressure directly downward, in a straight line, meaning you can apply more pressure, more effectively with lessened chance of slippage. While a side penetration often requires pressure to hold the patch or plug in place must be applied at an angle with one brace running to the overhead and one to the deck reducing pressure and a greater chance of slipping. Also both the design and the installation of the bracing is more complex making the installation more difficult.....

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