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Distances & Manoeuvring Interval
Distances Between Ships
- Method of Measurement — Distance between adjacent ships is measured between their foremasts, or between navigation bridges of ships without foremasts.
- Adjacent Ships of Similar Type — Unless otherwise ordered, standard distances when forming a line apply as in the table.
| Type | Standard Distance |
|---|
| Very Large Ship | 1000 yards |
| Large Ship | 500 yards |
| Small Ship | 300 yards |