"Without knowing how badly her hull was damaged by the heat, I won't bet the farm on it."

The magnification increased on the screen and Justman could see that the primary hull had been damaged in the fighting.

Navy officials said the vessel's hull was damaged but did not rupture.

Although her hull had been damaged, there were no fatalities among her crew.

Her hull was badly damaged, but she survived and was repaired.

At this rate, even her thick ceramic-composite hull might be damaged fatally.

An examination of the vessel has revealed that her hull was more badly damaged than had been thought.

Sensors show the hull is damaged, most likely in a recent battle.

"I guess the hull is pretty badly damaged," he muttered.

Except in the areas where the hull was damaged the ship had external defenses.