gross tonnage
Americannoun
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By gross tonnage, Dilbar is the largest yacht on the planet, according to Boat International, and No. 5 in length.
From Washington Post
That fascination is evident from the gross tonnage of social media commentary she attracts in both countries.
From Seattle Times
The third proposal sought to bar cruise ships larger than 100,000 gross tonnage from being at dock or anchor after Jan. 1, 2026.
From Seattle Times
The third proposal seeks to bar cruise ships larger than 100,000 gross tonnage from being at dock or anchor after Jan. 1, 2026.
From Seattle Times
Around half its ships have a gross tonnage of 10,241 and can carry more than 4,600 heads of cattle.
From The Guardian
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