Why does a nail sink in water, while ships made of the same steel float on the surface?

The nail is made of a solid piece of iron, the density of which is greater than the density of water, so it sinks when immersed in water.
Ships are a vessel with a body made of iron and air inside. The total density of such a structure is less than the density of water, so they keep afloat.



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