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Speed
Distance run by a ship in a certain unit of time. It is expressed in knots, which is the number of miles sailed in one hour. the speed depends of the power of the propelling engine, of the ship's motion and of the shape of the hull, it allows the ship to avoid or face combat according to convenience and, in the last case, to choose the most favourable position for the use of weapons. It is the amount the ship runs in one hour.
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