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    #18411   2008-02-17 10:35 GMT      
    Gross register tonnage - it is complicated. It refers to the internal volume of the vessel. One gross register ton is equal to a volume of 100 cubic feet (2.83 m³), which volume, if filled with water, would weigh around 2,800 kg or 2.8 tonnes. Here are a couple of links that may help you.

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    #18412   2008-02-17 12:46 GMT      
    Cargo Capacity....Gross Registered Tonnage.
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