Talk:Passenger ship

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The gross tonnages of modern vessels are ascertained in accordance with the provisions of International Tonnage Convention (1969). This alters the standards of comparing GT .Rajagopal Nair 10:00, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ship Flag

Maybe I am mistaken, but a ship is registered in a country. The ship then flies the flag of that country, correct? Also, is it not highly unlikely for a ship to fly two flags? I hae seen many a cruis ship stern of photos of the old liners and have never seen two flags. If these two observences/comments are correct, then many of the entries listed under "flag" are incorrect.Gary Joseph 23:53, 12 March 2007 (UTC)