Conclusion

The examination of the shape of the bows shows that it has been carefully designed to seek a balance between the different desired qualities: minimal rolling motion in order to keep the batteries high enough above water, cutting through water without excessive motion to sail well and be able to beat well to windward .

It should be noted that as compared to the stern which will be described later, the decoration is present without exaggeration, for the same reason of maintaining a general harmony of the vessel.

As to the slipway, the stern-first launching dictates a slope of generally at least 5 degrees, according to regulations of the time.