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The article I read years ago studied the air that runs along the dozens
of chines on the old Viking ships. The theory was that as the boat moved
through the water, air bubbles would get trapped along the angles formed
by the lap strake type construction.

I suppose that could have an affect at displacement speeds. ie: Viking long
boat/galley.

Well, I think that was the theory. The author suggested it gave the boat
lift and less surface contact, water to wood... IIRC, it was a long time
ago when I read it.
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