The term CLUMSY SHIP can be broken down into three separate words: TUB, HULK, and ARK. A TUB is a small, shallow vessel used for bathing or storing items. A HULK is a large, unwieldy ship, often one that has been abandoned or retired from service. An ARK is a large boat built by Noah in the Bible to save himself, his family, and two of every kind of animal from a great flood. Together, these three words form the phrase 'clumsy ship, ' which describes a large, awkward vessel that is difficult to maneuver.