Convert shackle (Britain 1949) to shackle (Britain 16th century)
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Definition and details for shackle (Britain 1949):
In 1949 the Royal Navy redefined shackle as 90 feet or 27.432 meters.
Definition and details for shackle (Britain 16th century):
Shackle unit of length used for measuring lengths, especially anchor chains. During the 16th century in Britain, shackle was defined as 75 feet or 22.86 meters.