LOAD LINBS

379

Example —A vessel's displacement and tons per Ineij at ner summer
load draught are 13,007 and 47 tons respectively. Eequired the
deduction in her freeboard when loading in fresh water.

Displacement 13007
40 X TPI ""40x47

= 7 inches

Sailing Ships—Winter and tropical load lines are not marked on
sailing ships The maximum load line to which sailing ships may be
laden in salt water in winter and in the "Tropical Zone" is the centre of
the disc*

DECKLlNE

VVN

_ *• -
Fig. 18 —Load Lines for Sailing Ships.
LOAD LINES FOR STEAMERS CARRYING TIMBER
0ECE CARGOES.
A Timber Load Line is a special load line to be used only when th«
ship is carrying a timber deck cargo in compliance with the special
conditions and regulations applicable to such ships.