![A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb at the bow (or front) of a ship just below the waterline. The bulb modifies the way the water flows around the hull, reducing drag A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb at the bow (or front) of a ship just below the waterline. The bulb modifies the way the water flows around the hull, reducing drag](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/HEWDWD/a-bulbous-bow-is-a-protruding-bulb-at-the-bow-or-front-of-a-ship-just-HEWDWD.jpg)
A bulbous bow is a protruding bulb at the bow (or front) of a ship just below the waterline. The bulb modifies the way the water flows around the hull, reducing drag
Seably - A Bulbous Bow on a ship reduces its wave breaking... | By Seably | A Bulbous Bow on a ship reduces its wave breaking resistance which ultimately reduces drag and
![Bulbous Bow or protruding bulb & Waterline Plimsoll Line, Depth markings on ships at Fraserburgh Harbour, Scotland, UK Stock Photo - Alamy Bulbous Bow or protruding bulb & Waterline Plimsoll Line, Depth markings on ships at Fraserburgh Harbour, Scotland, UK Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/BATCY0/bulbous-bow-or-protruding-bulb-waterline-plimsoll-line-depth-markings-BATCY0.jpg)