gross tonnage

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.

Example Sentences

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

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By gross tonnage, Dilbar is the largest yacht on the planet, according to Boat International, and No. 5 in length.

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

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The third proposal sought to bar cruise ships larger than 100,000 gross tonnage from being at dock or anchor after Jan. 1, 2026.

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The third proposal seeks to bar cruise ships larger than 100,000 gross tonnage from being at dock or anchor after Jan. 1, 2026.

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