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Convert span to shackle (Britain 1949)

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Definition and details for span:

Span is a traditional unit of length equal to 9 inches or 22.86 mm. A span was defined as the length of the span of a man's hand with fingers stretched out as far as possible. The name comes from the old English word "spann".

Definition and details for shackle (Britain 1949):

In 1949 the Royal Navy redefined shackle as 90 feet or 27.432 meters.

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