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Paddlewheel Effect

A typical right-handed, or clockwise-rotating propeller, tends to rotate the stern to starboard when moving forwards. As well, the opposite occurs when going astern, as the stern tends to rotate to port. Also see "Propeller Walk".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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