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There are 6 feet in a fathom. Therefore, one foot is equal to 1/6 = 0.16 recurring (that is, 0.16666...) fathoms.
You need to know how deep the water is and if the depth is constant or is it deeper near the diving board compared to the kiddie end
15 fathoms in 1 shackle
220 fathoms = 1,320 feet or 1/4 mile.
1 fathom = 6 feet so 4000 feet = 4000/6 = 666.6667 fathoms.