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gross tonnage

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noun

Nautical.
  1. the total volume of a vessel, expressed in units of 100 cubic feet gross ton, with certain open structures, deckhouses, tanks, etc., exempted.


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At 1,198 feet long and a gross tonnage of 250,800, it is hard to miss.

From New York Times Jul. 12, 2023

That fascination is evident from the gross tonnage of social media commentary she attracts in both countries.

From Seattle Times Feb. 15, 2022

The Viking Sky, a vessel with gross tonnage of 47,800, was delivered in 2017 to operator Viking Ocean Cruises.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2019

The Alnic has a gross tonnage of 30,000, compared with the McCain’s 8,300.

From Washington Post Aug. 21, 2017

Her gross tonnage was 32,500 and her net tonnage, 9,145.

From History of the World War An Authentic Narrative of the World's Greatest War by March, Francis Andrew

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