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I have always thought that any ship class should follow an old saw . "Logical Progression of Design . To Me , a retired Engineer and Ship designer , this is what keeps ships seaworthy . I certainly do not ascribe to the " Pile it on and maybe it'll work " Philosophy of design rampant today .
I stopped designing when after three tries the shipping line rejected my designs .They went for a "Theme Park Afloat " I will not design such a Vessel after spending time afloat in the Navy and for Civilians and being subjected to the moods of our two biggest oceans and their results on things afloat !