Length between perpendiculars

Length between perpendiculars(often abbreviated as p/p, p.p., pp,

LPP, LBP or Length BPP) is the length of a ship along the
waterline from the forward surface of the stem, or main bow
perpendicular member, to the after surface of the sternpost, or main
stern perpendicular member. When there is no sternpost, the
centerline axis of the rudder stock is used as the aft end of the length
between perpendiculars.[1]

Measuring to the stern post or rudder stock was believed to give a

reasonable idea of the ship's carrying capacity, as it excluded the
graphical representation of the dimensions used to
small, often unusable volume contained in her overhanging ends. On
describe a ship.
some types of vessels this is, for all practical purposes, a waterline
measurement. In a ship with raked stems, naturally that length
changes as the draught of the ship changes, therefore it is measured from a defined loaded condition.

See also
Length overall
.

References
1. Perpendiculars and Length Between Perpendiculars(http://www.globmaritime.com/martech/naval-architecture/gener
al/6766-perpendiculars-and-length-between-perpendiculars)

Hayler, William B.; Keever, John M. (2003). American Merchant Seaman's Manual. Cornell Maritime Pr. ISBN 0-
87033-549-9.
Turpin, Edward A.; McEwen, William A. (1980). Merchant Marine Officers' Handbook(4th ed.). Centreville, MD:
Cornell Maritime Press.ISBN 0-87033-056-X.

External links
Perpendiculars and Length Between Perpendiculars

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