I know, it seems to defy all we know about letting water into a ship. If your down that way have a look thro the gate, you may have a better idea. ::6:
The two halves are actually triangular section bouyancy tanks, the central wedge space is the barge container. To release the collected material on to the receiving bed, she just opens up.
Now I get it. The hulls are empty, and watertight, none of the usual below-decks stuff like holds, cabins, etc, and the only bit of superstructure is the engine house and cabin, both pivoted.
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