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    Nov 14, 2006, 05:34 AM
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    Does ships get hit by lightnings
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    Nov 14, 2006, 06:23 AM
    Yes, and smaller boats too. Though some have protective measures built into the hull, and many probably have lighting rods.
    Here are some statistics for strikes on smaller vessels:

    http://www.boatus.com/Seaworthy/swlightning.asp

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