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L.P. Thanks! (Q: While Merchant vessels have a plimsoll line on the hull to indicate draft and maximum load, do naval vessels have these?)


196 posted on 09/24/2021 8:57:56 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission
Of course they do. They do vary slightly from civilian marks.

For those not familiar with plimsoll lines they correct for water density differences based on salinity and temperature and how they affect ship's draft.

Here is an example.

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209 posted on 09/24/2021 10:20:26 PM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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