There are two types: Carlin – Similar to beam, except running in a fore and aft direction.
The number of people assigned to a warship in peacetime may be considerably less than her full complement.
Cube – The cargo carrying capacity of a ship, measured in cubic metres or feet.
There are two common types: Displacement – A measurement of the weight or mass of the vessel, at a given draught.
Length between perpendiculars – The distance between where the forward part cuts the waterline and the rudder post of the ship.