What is the name of the material used to provide stability to a water vessel?

Correct answer: Ballast

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sweet lady 902
sweet lady 902
did not know this. love this game
JasonR1972
JasonR1972
in the time of wooden ships and sails rocks would be used. big rocks, naturally.
Vel
Vel
I agree with player Left right. Question was confusing. The word "material" thew me!!
Jomofo
Jomofo
I know ballast is also stone used in building found- so I got it right- yay!
Holly Golightly
Holly Golightly
so...What is ballast?
Jimbo
Jimbo
On the Duyfken 1602 they used bricks
LeftRight
LeftRight
When I read material I think of stainless steel, gold, etc, and not the name of an object...
Player #5100533
Player #5100533
Many a sunken Treasure ship, was Found, by spotting the piles of Ballast rocks that were left after the ship had rotted away.
Birdiemom
Birdiemom
GruffSecretAgent9936, don't know whether to believe that or not, where on earth did you come up with that notion?
Player #1856199
Player #1856199
Tibetsy, Very interesting.