2007-06-20 07:44:58 · 6 answers · asked by stewart s 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
6 feet. This comes from the fact that the average distance from one hand to the other on an average man is about 6 feet. On a ship, when pulling a line (rope) in, it is easy to count the number of fathoms on a lead line thus determining depth.
2007-06-20 08:18:44 · answer #1 · answered by wfc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
6 feet = 1 fathom
2007-06-20 14:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by lithiumdeuteride 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 6 feet in a fathom. Just enter the question into your favorite search engine and you should get the answer easily.
2007-06-20 14:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by andeygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 fathom = 6.000012 feet
2007-06-20 14:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A unit of length equal to 6 feet (1.83 meters), used principally in the measurement and specification of marine depths.
2007-06-20 17:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Matt D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 feet.
2007-06-20 14:48:29 · answer #6 · answered by therealchuckbales 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋