Outboard rudders are hung on the stern or transom. A reverse transom is angled from the waterline forwards. Some SIBs have a rigid transom that can support an outboard engine. Its transom and sidelights contain elaborate, colorful stained glass. The front was ornamented with many transom casement windows. The ships would have had thirteen watertight compartments and a transom stern. A radial fanlight filled the lunette above the transom. The boats use direct link Edson worm steering gear mounted immediately forward of the transom. The fulcrum, called the ratchet post, fit on the rear transom of the upper carriage. During this period, she was present for Operations Cockpit, Transom, Pedal, and Crimson. This was addressed with the transom stern design of the "Farragut" class. Transom windows may be fixed or operable. A transom tie tube links the reveal tube to the scaffold. Motor height on the transom is an important factor in achieving optimal performance. "infelix lignum" (unfortunate wood) for the transom ("patibulum") or the whole cross.