bilge pump
Boat water remover
A bilge pump removes water that collects in the bilge—the lowest interior part of a boat's hull where water naturally accumulates.
Most boats have at least one, either manual or electric, to prevent swamping: The bilge pump runs automatically when water reaches a certain level.
A failed bilge pump can sink a vessel.
- sumpDrain pit below grade
- taking on waterAdmitting liquid through damage
- waterClear essential liquid
- sea waterSalty ocean liquid
- hullOuter covering or frame
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water movement direction
bilge pumpscuttle
Sink intentionally; hurried shuffle
hull breach · leak · torpedo