BILGE

the lowest part of the interior of a vessel's hull, the part either side of the keel (the chief timber or steel piece along the entire length of the bottom of a ship or boat) which is most nearly horizontal. It is consequently the area where any internal water collects. The areas on either side of the keel are known together as the bilges. —FEBC - The Org Off and His Resources, Part I Approved Glossary

the lowest part of the interior of a vessel's hull, the part either side of the keel (the chief timber or steel piece along the entire length of the bottom of a ship or boat) which is most nearly horizontal. It is consequently the area where any internal water collects. The areas on either side of the keel are known together as the bilges.the lowest part of the interior of a vessel's hull, the part either side of the keel which is most nearly horizontal. It is consequently the area where any internal water collects. The areas on either side of the keel are known together as the bilges. See also keel in this glossary.the lowest part of the interior of a vessel's hull, the part either side of the keel which is most nearly horizontal. It is consequently where waste water and seepage collect, and the areas on either side of the keel are known together as the bilges.the lowest part of the interior of a vessel's hull; the part either side of the keel which is most nearly horizontal. It is consequently the area where any internal water collects. The areas on either side of the keel are known together as the bilges. See also keel in this glossary.