ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Gross tonnage
Definition:
The entire internal cubic capacity of the ship expressed in tons of 100 cubic feet to the ton, except certain spaces which are exempted, such as:
(1) peak and other tanks for water ballast;
(2) spaces above the uppermost continuous deck, such as: open forecastle, bridge and poop, certain light and air spaces, domes of skylights, condenser, anchor gear, steering gear, wheel house, galley and cabins for passengers.
Source & ©:
Military Sealift Command
Definitions, Tonnages and Equivalents 
ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ | 
