Paul Monfils wrote:
>
> Which raises the question - what is a league, as it pertains to depth?
>  I believe a league in linear measurement on dry land is equal to 3
> miles.  Surely Jules Verne didn't mean a water depth of 60,000
> miles??  So what did he mean?  Anyone know?
> Paul M.
Hello!
 
Hi,
 
Twenty thousand leagues under the sea meant a submerged trip of 60,000
miles. I suppose his nuke powered sub could do just that, except
snorkeling for a looksee.
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