Nautical Term: FMS

Definition of FMS

Fathom Sounding Six Feet is a nautical term used to describe the depth of water, specifically indicating that the water depth is equal to six fathoms.

For instance, The depth sounding reads six fathoms, indicating a water depth of approximately thirty-six feet.

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