how ship earthed?

Answer Posted / sudheer

ships are earthed by MAST device. it is connected on the
top of the ship. when lighting occured the light will come
through this mast to the plate , which is mounted under the
ship.this current goes in the water , because water is good
conducter of electricity.

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