A transonic hull having a bow, a stern, a longitudinal length therebetween,
side surfaces extending from the bow to outboard portions of the stern, a
lower surface extending between the side surfaces, the transonic hull
having a submerged volume with an approximately triangular shape in
planview with apex adjacent the bow and a base adjacent the stern, and an
approximately triangular shape in side view when in motion with a base
adjacent the bow and an apex adjacent the stern.