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The measure of the ship[edit]

In the section titled "Design", this sentence appears: "Estimates of her weight range between 1,400 tons[3] and 2,750 tons." I am pretty sure that in discussing the size of a ship, the word "ton" refers NOT to weight of the vessel, but to capacity -- volume. There are many types of tonnage applied in comparing ships; for example, a ship's gross tonnage is, if I recall correctly, the volume of the enclosed space within a ship from keel to the top of the gunnels. I was taught that one gross ton is approximately equal to 100 cubic feet. Therefore, the reference to the weight of the Grace Dieu may be improper; perhaps it should be "Estimates of her internal volume range between 1,400 tons and 2,750 tons."

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I edited this page to include a link to the associated National Heritage List for England (NHLE) record on behalf of Historic England who are responsible for the management of wrecks designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973. The NHLE record includes further information related to the wreck. Phoebe MSDS (talk) 10:15, 7 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

NHLE inclusion[edit]

I have edited the lead to include reference to the NHLE entry for this wreck. Phoebe MSDS (talk) 09:27, 8 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]