Depth of water is best as it's one less thing to calculate to relate depth where you are to charted and tidal depth. Depth below keel in feet with chart plotter in feet. I can visualise a foot rather than 0.3m. I don't take unknown crew often and if they are interested, they get told what the instruments relate to.
Origin and Meaning of Nate Nate is a name of English origin, and it means Diminutive form of Nathan or Nathaniel. It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Nate is a diminutive of Nathan, Nathaniel. See Nathan, Nathaniel for further details. Nate is quite an elegant name and a welcome find. Want to make this name more unique? Try spell it backwards. Although unique, your little delightful Nate, is sure to make it a memorable one. Some famous bearers of this name include: Nate Archibald, and Nate Thurmond. Nate Popularity In the U.S. in 2016, it ranked 1,704 in baby name popularity for boys with 91 occurrences.