Question

Why the base of ship made heaver?

Answer 1

The base of ship is made heavier because it should have more surface area and volume so that it won't sink.

Answer 2

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We know that for the stability of a floating body, the metacenter should always lie above C.G. of the body. So, the bottom of the ship is made heavy to lower its C.G. below the metacenter to keep it stable.