The spacing between the frames varies with the method of construction of the ship and with the position of the frames in the ship; generally speaking, they are spaced closer together at the bows and quarters and in the wake of heavy side armour .
Izithuba ezikhoyo phakathi kwezakhelo zihluka ngokwendlela yokwakhiwa kwenqanawa nangendawo yezakhelo enqanaweni; xa sesithetha nje jikelele, zibekwe kufutshane esinye kwesinye kwimiphambili yenqanawa nakwimigangatho eephezulu engasemva kwicala elinzima lesinqabisi senqanawa.