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<< And how did they prove that theory?
> One of the early American carriers had the island on the left, it
> had a far higher degree of accidents than its compatriots. It's
> one of the first examples of using human factors in design.
Carriers, like all other power vessels, they have to give way to
vessels approaching on that side. This was established by an
international convention during the 19th century.
The rule was derived from an earlier custom, relating to which of two
sailing ships meeting should give way. If there was a danger of
collision between two such vessels close hauled on opposite tacks
then the one "on the port tack" ie with the wind on the port side,
should give way top the other.
Carriers have the bridge on the starboard side so that they can
better see vessels to which they mush give way.
Maybe cybershooters don't need to know this :-)
REgards,
Don
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