Talk:Cran (unit)

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Although there is no notice on the page for deletion at this time, I just got notice. I'd like to argue for [hangon]. Indeed, before deletion, perhaps a less sharp knife could be applied: A request to review the guidelines, and a timetable with a scheme of procedure:

1. Query - Does the initiator of the page intent to follow through with upgraded content after examining guidelines
   
2. Request - Look into contribution based on guidelines. It would be helpful to indicate what might be the concerns.
   
3. Challenge - A quick list of concerns that remain to be addressed.
   
4. Notice - If there has been no substantial response, then a timetable for removal, including a takedown insignia.
   
5. Appeal - Only if there are some special issues that can be adduced.
   
6. Take-down.
   

Cran is not a) an obscure unit, b) used briefly, c) in a small or parochial locality.
For countries in the North Atlantic with a short growing season and diminished bio-productivity of an angled sun, fish and especially herring was a major source of protein. Fish were extensively used to provide nitrogen and minerals to accelerate other crops. Thus, ships filled with ice and fish was a major part of trade in this large eco-zone. Perishable cargo, like fish, played a large role in incentives for developing clipper ships.
Shipping fish helped drive a large industry in the early years of the USA, especially New England, for ice harvesting. The large profits, in an industry of fish & ice that for many decades was dominated by clipper trade, helped finance the wealth and rapid development of that region and its politics, including abolitionism.
The cran was the predecessor of the oil barrel, one of the most important units of practical measure used in international trade and finance today.
Agreed, the original submission lacked context. There is much that can be added. Real Soon Now. GreggEdwards (talk) 17:46, 26 May 2009 (UTC)