Why Some Cruise Ships Have Wings

Above, four cruise ships docked in Nassau, Bahamas. One has wings. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Here is something about some cruise ships that I hadn't thought of.

Some cruise ships have wings. Why they do is interesting.

MSN posted an article about cruise ship wings.

They begin it with:

Cruise ships aren't meant to fly, but some of them look like they're trying to. Look closely at certain vessels, and you'll notice wing-like structures in two places: one set perched high above the ship, and another hidden beneath the waterline. These aren't just for show; they serve very different, functional purposes.

To read more, go here.