{{cquote|To endure several months in the open sea, the wooden hull of Noah's ark must have a certain minimum strength. Factors such as uneven cargo distribution, increased length or a more "block shaped" hull (block coefficient) accentuate the need for a strong hull. Another factor is the severity of the sea state.<ref>[http://www.worldwideflood.com/ark/hull_calcs/wave_bm1.htm WWF: Wave Bending Moment]</ref>}}