See quot. c. 1850.
c. 1850. Rudim. Navig. (Weale), 97. Bilge-Keels, the pieces of timber fastened under the bilge of boats or other vessels, to keep them upright when on shore, or to prevent them falling to leeward when sailing.
1884. E. Fishbourne, in Pall Mall Gaz., 23 Sept., 2/2. A large number of our ships have deep bilge-keels to reduce their rolling propensities.
