Monitoring these numbers is critical for several operational reasons:
: Often use Arabic or sometimes Roman numerals. Each numeral is exactly 6 inches high, and the space between numerals is also 6 inches. The bottom of the numeral indicates the whole foot mark. numeral
: Marks are painted or welded on both sides of the hull at the front (bow), back (stern), and middle (amidships). Why These Numerals Matter Monitoring these numbers is critical for several operational
Draft marks can be expressed in either (feet) or metric (decimeters or meters) units: numeral