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Fetch

Fetch

Created OnFebruary 6, 2018
byCapt. Angad S Cheema
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The distance the waves have been driven by a wind blowing in a constant direction, without obstruction.

Related:

  • Beam wind
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Dead wind
  • Distance freight
  • Backing (of wind)

By Capt. Angad S Cheema

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