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hull. Some have a pintle at the bottom of the rudder, others one at
about mid depth and others have no lower pintle. The last are termed
spade rudders and it is this type which is most commonly fitted in
warships.
Different rudder types are shown in Figures 10.5 to 10.7. The
arrangements are self explanatory.
(b)
Figure 10.5 Balanced rudders (a) Simplex; (b) Spade
