To: HEY4QDEMS
I believe that tonnage is defined as space not weight, with regard to vessels.
To: highbottom
I thought it was water displacement.
17 posted on
08/16/2006 9:38:18 AM PDT by
HEY4QDEMS
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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
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