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This is the centroid of the underwater form of a ship, and is the point through which the total force of buoyancy may be assumed to act. Its position is defined by: KB the vertical distance above the base. FB the longitudinal distance from the forward perpendicular. LCB the longitudinal distance from amidships.
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