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: Often use Arabic or sometimes Roman numerals. Each numeral is exactly 6 inches high, and the space between numerals is also 6 inches. The bottom of the numeral indicates the whole foot mark.

In nautical and maritime terms, refers to the vertical distance between a ship's waterline and the lowest point of its hull. Numerals are used as "draft marks" on the hull—typically at the bow, stern, and midships—to provide a visual indicator of how deep the vessel is sitting in the water . Understanding Draft Numerals numeral

: Usually indicate decimeters. Each numeral is 1 decimeter (10 cm) high, and the space between them is also 1 decimeter. : Often use Arabic or sometimes Roman numerals

Draft marks can be expressed in either (feet) or metric (decimeters or meters) units: In nautical and maritime terms, refers to the

: Marks are painted or welded on both sides of the hull at the front (bow), back (stern), and middle (amidships). Why These Numerals Matter

Monitoring these numbers is critical for several operational reasons: