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How do you read metric drafts on ships?

Reading metric draft is really no different than read U.S. draft. U.S. draft marks are 6 inches in height, and are spaced 6 inches apart. Respectively, metric draft marks are 10cm in height, and are spaced 10cm apart. The bottom of each number is the equivalent draft for the value given.When the waterline reaches the bottom of a given draft mark, say 90 (9.0 Meters) the draft is 9 meters. If the 90 draft mark is halfway submerged, the draft is 90.5 (9.05 Meters) If waterline reaches the top of the 90 draft mark the draft is then 91 (9.1 Meters). Once the waterline reaches halfway between draft marks 90 and 92 (only the even numbers are marked) the draft is 91.5 (9.15 Meters).


Why was Singapore important military target for the Japanese?

Because guns on Singapore ships and ships based there guarded vital sea routes.


Why di the articles of confederation encourage pirates in Africa to attack US ships?

The articles of confederation encouraged the pirates to attack because under the aoc, US had little military power to protect their ships and congress could not draft troops and had to request them from states.


How where vikings ship different from roman ships?

Viking ships, such as longships, were designed for speed and agility, featuring a shallow draft that allowed them to navigate both open seas and shallow rivers. They had a symmetrical hull, enabling them to reverse direction quickly without turning around. In contrast, Roman ships were typically bulkier, built for cargo and troop transport, focusing on stability rather than speed. Roman vessels often had a deeper draft and were used primarily in the Mediterranean, emphasizing trade and naval warfare rather than exploration.


What is the depth of the wreck of the uss Indianapolis?

The location and information of the ships whereabouts are still classified by the United States Navy.

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How do read ships draft mark in metres?

To read ships draft marks in meters you should know that marks are spaced 10 cm apart and 10 cm high. If the draft mark is at 50 then that would be five meters and the draft would be five.


How do you read metric drafts on ships?

Reading metric draft is really no different than read U.S. draft. U.S. draft marks are 6 inches in height, and are spaced 6 inches apart. Respectively, metric draft marks are 10cm in height, and are spaced 10cm apart. The bottom of each number is the equivalent draft for the value given.When the waterline reaches the bottom of a given draft mark, say 90 (9.0 Meters) the draft is 9 meters. If the 90 draft mark is halfway submerged, the draft is 90.5 (9.05 Meters) If waterline reaches the top of the 90 draft mark the draft is then 91 (9.1 Meters). Once the waterline reaches halfway between draft marks 90 and 92 (only the even numbers are marked) the draft is 91.5 (9.15 Meters).


Shallow harbor not good for large ships?

It depends on the draft of the shift. Draft is the amount of ship that is underwater. Some ships have very deep draft that prevents them from entering many harbors. New York has the deepest and widest harbor in the world and there are many ships that cannot enter due to their draft. To put that in perspective the controlling depth throughout the harbor is about 45 feet. I once served aboard a tanker with a draft of 82 feet!


What is the purpose of the military draft?

To Build more ships for the NavyTo Build more ships for the Navy


What are lighterage operations?

Lighterage in Shipping industry means decrease Mother Vessels draft before berth at Harbor by discharging certain amount of Ships Cargo until draft reach the acceptable measure to berth at Port Harbor and this Operation used specially when Ships draft more than Ports Harbor Draft


Why do ships dump ballast water?

Ships dump ballast water to counter any weight they take on, or to decrease their draft.


What is ships draft?

A design draft is also known as a design draught. It is a complete drawing of the ship as it is expected to look when it is fully loaded.


How to read ships draft exactly?

read on the bottom of each mark


What is a proofing?

Proofreading marks, or stets, are marks that are added to a draft to flag errors that need to be revised. These include ¶ (indent), ^ (insert information), and many others.


Timing marks location H2a?

The timing marks on H2A are located next to the stop codon.


How deep does a cruise ship go?

The cruise ships are not submarines. They don't go deep at all - they float on top of the water. If your question was "How deep is the draft of a cruise ship" then the answer would be in the following examples, but not limited to, below: For example, the Disney ships (they are twins) have a draft of 25.3 feet The Emerald Princess (113,000 GRT) has a draft of 26 feet The Explorer of the Seas (138,000 GRT) has a draft of 29 feet The HAL Amsterdam (61,000 GRT) has a draft of 25' 7"


Do you underline Nina Pinta and Santa Maria or put quotation Marks?

You should italicize the names of ships, such as Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. If italicizing is not an option, then you can underline the names. Quotation marks are not typically used for the names of ships.