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Freeboard

Freeboard

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The distance from the surface of the water to the main deck or gunwale.

The distance from the water line to the top of the weather deck on the side.

Related:

  • Draft (Draught)
  • Molded Depth
  • Deck
  • Life line
  • GUNWALE
  • Load on Top Procedure

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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