New Trivia

A ship will float at different levels depending on the warmth,and/or consisty of the water.

If a ship were loaded to capacity in say, Iceland, at a saltwater port and sailed to a fresh water port in the tropics, there would be a danger of it riding too low in the water at it's destination and the risk of sinking.

The Plimsoll line actually consists of several horizontal lines meant to be used as a load guide when changing water consistency in travel is anticipated. (salt water to clear. clear water to salt)

The LST 325 has no Plimsoll lines.


Larry


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