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Measured Mile

Measured Mile, a measured sea-course of one mile (knot), whereon ships may steam their trial trips. There is usually one in the vicinity of every great naval port. Steam-ships tried on the measured mile are generally provided with selected coal and picked stokers, and are, moreover, clean. They do not commonly, therefore, ever subsequently do as well again.