How Much Does a Ship Weigh: Maritime Marvels Revealed
The weight of a ship varies greatly, from about 500 tons for a small fishing vessel to over 200,000 tons for a large cruise ship or container ship. Merchant ships typically weigh between 2,000 to 150,000 long tons (1 long ton = 2,240 pounds). Understanding the enormity of maritime vessels starts with grasping their massive…