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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.

Monitoring these numbers is critical for several operational reasons: numeral

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

Draft marks can be expressed in either (feet) or metric (decimeters or meters) units: numeral

: Usually indicate decimeters. Each numeral is 1 decimeter (10 cm) high, and the space between them is also 1 decimeter.