Pieter Jacobus van Aswegen has suggested that " a 'Draught' of a vessel (diepgang) is perhaps better terminology than 'depth'.
I think he's correct.
Many hands make light work, so please everyone change that on every ship project you happen to look at.
https://www.geni.com/discussions/104799 tells you how to edit text on a project.
But you need to Collaborate on it first. (Top right, drop-down menu on <Actions> will give you the option to request to be added as a Collaborator.)
Thank you! :-)