382	NICHOLLS'S  SEAMANSHIP  AND  NAUTICAL  KNOWLEDGE
THE  HEADINGS OF
LOAD LINE  AND

Position of the Load line Disc and
	feet	Caches below the
The centre of the due fa placed at-,
s above the centre of the disc,
sehes above the centre of the due;
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13 th» draogbt of water of the Afp •» ihowa on tb« tote of feet on her stem aad ttaa port wtei
Maxuauin load Itae ns nrmmer the centre of the disc.
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DATES OF DEPARTURE FROM AND ARRIVAL AT EACH DOCK, WHARF.
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DEPARTURES

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that the upper edge of each line marked "S" is on the surface of the
water and the ship is upright on an even keel (i.e., the mean draught
to the centre of the disc).
 (2)	The ship's actual draught of water, actual freeboard amidships
and mean freeboard when the ship is ready to leave any dock, wharf,
place or harbour for the purpose of proceeding to sea.
 (3)	The density of the water.
 (4)	Allowances if any for fresh water, ashes to be thrown overboard
estimated amount of fuel likely to be consumed before reaching salt
water.
 (5)	The mean draught of water and mean freeboard amidships of the
ship in salt water after deducting the above allowances, if any.
 (6)	The date and time of recording the particulars of draught of
water and freeboard on the Notice (Form L.L.14).
Home Trade and Coasting Ships,—Masters of th^se vessels will be
required to record in the official log book the particulars stated in 19
2, and 3 above.
Posting of Notice.
The master of a foreign-going ship is also required to put up in a
conspicuous place on board the ship so as to be legible to all members
of The crew, a Notice (Form L,L. 14) giving particulars of draught ana
freeboard of the* vessel on leaving any dock, whaif, place or iar&our
for the purpose of proceeding to sea. The master and first mate will