Captiva Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 I read the news today (oh boy) that a space station supply rocket was sending 8,200 pounds of supplies up to the International Space Station. That is more than twice the amount of supplies that the Naval Action Indiaman can carry....amazing.
Tom Farseer Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) Pretty sure it's neither and just an arbitrary number. I can't say for sure because the only bits of info I found on carrying capacity of Indiamen were tonnes burthen, which is a volumetric measurement, not a mass based one. But even for tons deadweight (the actuall carrying capacity in tonnes) 4000 seems a bit extreme to me 🤷♂️ Edit: Wikipedia lists the Götheborg's DWT at 166 tons deadweight.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Götheborg_(ship) So assuming some were bigger probably still not to 4k... Edited November 2, 2019 by Tom Farseer
Captain2Strong Posted November 2, 2019 Posted November 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Tom Farseer said: Pretty sure it's neither and just an arbitrary number this is it important to care about some certain unit when it's only supposed to carry "a lot" ??? 1
Captiva Posted November 2, 2019 Author Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Wraith said: Um... not to be pedantic, but I think you mistook imperial tons for lbs on the Indiaman? Yep, you're exactly right. I need to brush up on my reading comprehension. If anyone would like more disinformation, feel free to contact me. : ) Edited November 2, 2019 by Captiva 3
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