The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 54
Coefficient of Fineness. PERCENTAGE RESERVE BUOYANCY. (Iron Vessels.) 27.7 27.9 23.1 28.3 28.5 CORRESPONDING HEIGHT OF FREEBOARD AMIDSHIPS. Measured from Top of Deck at Side. Moulded Depth and Length. Wood. Composite. Iron. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. 19 6 20 0 20 6 21 0 21 6 ft. ft. ft. ft. ft. 195 200 205 210 215 ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. ft. in. — — .64 3 8 3 9½ 3 11½ 4 1 4 2½ — .64 .66 3 8½ 3 10 4 0 4 1½ 4 3½ — .66 .68 3 9 3 11 4 0½ 4 2 4 4 .64 .68 .70 3 9½ 3 11½ 4 1 4 2½ …