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To: HEY4QDEMS
I believe that tonnage is defined as space not weight, with regard to vessels.
9 posted on 08/16/2006 8:50:22 AM PDT by highbottom
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To: highbottom

I thought it was water displacement.


17 posted on 08/16/2006 9:38:18 AM PDT by HEY4QDEMS (Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.)
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To: highbottom

It is when it is given in "tons" (100 cubic feet). In this case, however, it is given in "tonnes" which specifically refers to metric tons.


22 posted on 08/16/2006 9:53:17 AM PDT by Junior (Identical fecal matter, alternate diurnal period)
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