[TXnMA]

Thanks! Unfortunately, that removes one possible contributor to the violent vertical relative motion that occurred. (See my #292 -- just posted....)

Look at the violent "downward-smashing" that occurred on the Fitzgerald. Now, my guess is that the only thing that kept the Fitz from rolling over was its main deck embedded in the stem of the Crystal -- and the restraining presence of the Crystal's overhanging bow...

[UCANSEE2]

Now, my guess is that the only thing that kept the Fitz from rolling over was its main deck embedded in the stem of the Crystal

I'm confused. Do you mean BOW instead of STERN ?