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Dumb Question about Ships & GRT


jeffmw

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I realize GRT isn't a straightforward calculation, but nonetheless it is still a calculation of volume, correct? Hoping someone can explain this to me:

  • Odyssey: 1,138 ft. long & 135 ft. wide. 169,300 GRT
  • Liberty: 1,112 ft long & 185 ft. wide. 154,407 GRT

How is the Liberty only 2% shorter than the Odyssey but 37% wider and yet has a 9% lower GRT?

Basically you have two ships of almost the exact same length but one is 1/3 larger yet has a lower GRT?

 

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