Drafts Flashcards
1
Q
Forward, Aft, and Mid Draft
A
Painted on the side of the ship
2
Q
Mean draft
A
Average between forward and aft drafts
3
Q
Hogging
A
Mean draft is greater than mid-ship draft. Ship’s middle sits higher than the stern and bow.
4
Q
Sagging
A
Mid-ship draft is greater than mean draft. Ship’s middle sits lower than bow and stern.
5
Q
How tall are the numbers on the side of a ship measuring draft?
A
6 inches
6
Q
What is the distance between numbers on a ship measuring draft?
A
6 inches
7
Q
Where does the foot measurement start on the side of the ship
A
At the bottom of the number:
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