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RogerBW · 02-23-2020, 02:34 AM

A back-of-envelope calculation:

34m × 8m × ⅔ to allow for hull shape = 180m² area at water surface.

Assuming fresh water that's 180 tonnes per metre of draught change. (In salt water it'll be more.)

02-23-2020, 02:34 AM	#9
RogerBW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: near London, UK	Re: Cargo capacity of a 260-ton schooner A back-of-envelope calculation: 34m × 8m × ⅔ to allow for hull shape = 180m² area at water surface. Assuming fresh water that's 180 tonnes per metre of draught change. (In salt water it'll be more.) __________________ Podcast: Improvised Radio Theatre - With Dice Gaming stuff here: Tekeli-li! Blog; Webcomic Laager and Limehouse Buy things by me on Warehouse 23