[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Spaceywilly

I don't think that's how buoyancy works... I could be wrong though. I think the width of the ship helps keep it upright. This is why you occasionally see them tip over in large storms or when unloading.



http://www.caranddriver.com/features...n-snafu-at-sea

Usually a sudden capsize is either weather related or ballast related. I can't find a definitive answer on whether the CG has to be under water. But all the example diagrams have it below surface.

Now, granted, ship stability is a lot more complex than I thought, having three mechanical centers that interrelate. So it might be possible that a CG height above water is possible. But I have trouble picturing how that could be stable .