Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Cable

A measure of length or distance. Equivalent to (UK) 1/10 nautical mile, approx. 600 feet; (USA) 120 fathoms, 720 feet (219 m); other countries use different values.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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