fanagua - fanagues measurement/quantity definition

[barney]

Does anyone have an explanation of how to quantify fanagues in regard to cargo? What is the equivalent of 1,000 fanagues?
Thanks,
Mike

 

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[GOHO]

fanega - A dry unit of measurement (i.e. to measure grain or seed). Varies from 1 to 2 bushels. The term 'fanega' can also be used when referring to a measure of land (i.e. 'fanega de tierra').

 

[Mackaydon]

1000 fanagues equals 1520 bushels.

http://books.google.com/books?id=V9...&ved=0CAgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=fanagues&f=false

 

[barney]

Thanks!