Talk:Gross tonnage

Capitalization
Is it "Gross Tonnage" or "Gross tonnage"; or even "gross tonnage"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hamiltondaniel (talk • contribs) 14:19, 13 December 2008 (UTC)

Historical basis and rationale
This article could do with something about the rationale and historical basis of the calculation.

The Moorsom System article is very good for this because it shows that the current tonnage system is descended via a series of fudges from an actual volume measurement. This also gives the lie, at least in part, to the claim that gross tonnage "does not have a unit"; it's the descendant of systems which attempted to estimate the actual volume and hence deadweight capacity of a vessel.

We could also do with some new text about the reasons for the IMO decision.

The article Tonnage is good too. Some rationalisation/reorganisation will make this subject a lot clearer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 212.13.197.229 (talk) 11:37, 16 January 2012 (UTC)


 * Yes please. As a layman, when I read this, all I can think is "what kind of perverse madness is this?!?". Some kind of explanation seems badly needed. 84.215.46.150 (talk) 13:30, 23 May 2012 (UTC)


 * I agree that the articles need improving. You will find some information regarding the history and development of ITC-69 here. Feel free to include it to this and the other relevant articles. Tupsumato (talk) 14:55, 23 May 2012 (UTC)

How is Volume V calculated from the dimensions in the diagram
How is Volume V calculated from the dimensions in the diagram ? eg. Does it include the volume of the funnel and the superstructure ? and is this significantly different than the older gross register tonnage ? - Rod57 (talk) 16:42, 8 October 2023 (UTC)