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Why do ships break in half?

In this video, we take a closer look at why so many ships - from the Titanic to the MSC Rena and MOL Comfort - tend to break apart at the center. We’ll explore the engineering and physical forces at ...
Titanic’s bow rests quietly on the ocean floor — but the stern is shredded and broken. The reason might be more violent than you think.