Sentence examples for increase in draught from inspiring English sources

Renowns main armour belt was removed and a new 9-inch belt was installed, using up the remaining plates leftover from Almirante Cochrane as well as new armour, but installed about 3 feet higher than on Repulse to offset any increase in draught.

Renowns main armour belt was removed and a new 9-inch belt was installed, using up the remaining plates made surplus by the conversion of the battleship (originally ordered by Chile and purchased after the war began) to the aircraft carrier as well as new armour, but installed about 3 feet higher than on Repulse to offset any increase in draught.

The liquid velocity increased with an increase in aeration rate or draught tube length, whereas it decreased as the diameter of the particles was increased.

These were increases of 9 feet in beam and over 2 feet in draught compared to their earlier incarnations as battlecruisers.

This condition, called sidebone when it affects the lateral and medial cartilages of the foot, is common in draught breeds.

There must be further VERY GREAT INCREASE IN SPEED... your speed must vastly exceed [that of] your possible enemy!" Fisher's desire for a shallow draught was not merely based on the need to allow for inshore operations; ships tended to operate closer to deep load than anticipated and were often found lacking in freeboard, reserve buoyancy and safety against underwater attack.

In addition, there is a significant increase on the draught risk with increase of room height.

For homes in cool countries such as the UK, the most effective measures include increasing insulation, draught proofing, installing good-quality double-glazed windows and switching to more efficient appliances and light bulbs.

Machinery, stores, and other fittings were expected to add an additional 1,000 or so tons, increasing her draught six more feet.

The additional armour added during construction increased her draught by about 4 feet at deep load, which reduced her freeboard and made her very wet.

They are the undisputed champions in draughts and Othello.