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2. Waterline length - Wikipedia

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   This measure is significant in determining several of a vessel's properties, such as how much water it displaces, where the bow and stern waves occur, hull speed, amount of bottom-paint needed, etc. Traditionally, a stripe called the "boot top" is painted around the hull just above the waterline.

3. Length overall - Wikipedia

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   LOA (length overall) & LWL (waterline length) Detailed hull dimensions Length overall (LOA, o/a, o.a. or oa) is the maximum length of a vessel's hull measured parallel to the waterline.

4. Track gauge - Wikipedia

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   The most common use of the term "track gauge" refers to the transverse distance between the inside surfaces of the two load-bearing rails of a railway track, usually measured at 12.7 millimetres (0.50 inches) to 15.9 millimetres (0.63 inches) below the top of the rail head in order to clear worn corners and allow for rail heads having sloping ...

5. Deck railing - Wikipedia

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   The most common residential deck railing design is built on-site using pressure treated lumber, with the vertical balusters regularly spaced to meet building code. [1] Wood railing could be in different styles such as Victorian, Chippendale railing and others. [2] A popular alternative to wood railing is composite lumber and PVC railing. [3] [4 ...

6. Ship measurements - Wikipedia

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   Deadweight tonnage (DWT) is a measure of how much weight a ship can carry. [1] [2] [3] It is the sum of the weights of cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, passengers, and crew. [1] Draft or draught (d) or (T) – The vertical distance from the bottom of the keel to the waterline. Used mainly to determine the minimum water depth ...

7. Man trapped for days in sinkhole in Japan as rescue attempts ...

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   TOKYO (AP) — A truck that fell into a sinkhole that suddenly opened on a road near Tokyo has captured national attention as attempts to rescue the elderly driver drag on.