Shot A unit of length used for anchor chain on ships, = 15 fathoms = 90 feet from
This is one of the dictionary definitions of the word "shot", see http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-definitions/shot. In surveying, the 'chain' means 66ft, 10 chains = 1 furlong, but this is a different use of the unit of chain length. ________________________________________________________________ In the imperial system of measurement there are two units referred to as a "chain". As already stated the usual measurement is the Surveyor's chain (also known as Gunter's chain) = 66 feet. The Engineer's chain = 100 feet. So 75 feet is equal to 1.136 chains, or 0.75 Engineer's chains
A shot of chain is 90 feet, or 15 fathoms.
A shot of chain is 90 feet. The weight of 90 feet of chain will depend upon the type and guage of chain.
chain surveying is the branch of surveying in which only linear measurement are made in field. none of angular measurement are taken.
14 feet
20.1168 meters
If you hear any noise from the chain it needs replacing.
off shot of the Roman System
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In 'Sid Meier's Pirates!', the chain shot upgrade enables you to fire chain-shot type ammunition from your ship. This ammunition is used to damage the sails of the enemy ship, to slow them down or to stop them flanking you.
This unit of measurement is different in different professions. A surveyor's chain is 66 feet. An engineer's chain is 100 feet.
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