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the plimsoll lines are what is on the side on a boat. when you fill a boat with heavy goods, the water can be no higher than the line otherwise the boat sinks.

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Who introduced the plimsoll lines?

Samuel Plimsoll


Who invented plimsoll lines?

19th-century English politician Samuel Plimsoll.


Why is the plimsoll line called the plimsoll line?

because it was invented by a man called Samuel plimsoll It has saved many lines, he deserves to be honored for this idea.


When was the Plimsoll Lines introduced?

it was invented in the 19th centuary


Why did Samuel Plimsoll invent the Plimsoll Lines?

To help reduce the number of lives lost at sea due to overloading of ships.


Where can you find a plimsoll line?

Plimsoll lines are marked on the side of a ship to indicate maximum loading. This varies slightly depending on the season and the ocean, depending what type of ship it is.


What did plimsoll force ship owners to do?

The Plimsoll Lines stopped owners overloading the ship, as it provided a 'load line' which could not be exceeded. i.e. when a ship goes to sea, the water line is never allowed to go above the plimsoll line.


What are plimsoll lines used for on ships?

because before they were invented people would over load their ships and the ship would end up sinking. but the plimsoll line stops people from over loading their ships so not many ships sank from then on. coment back please to say how helpful i was !


What happens if the plimsoll line is below the level of the water?

The plimsoll line is a reference mark painted on the bow of a ship. If the line is below the water level, the ship is overloaded. There are lines for when on fresh water and when on salt water.


Then was the plimsoll line invented?

The plimsoll line was invented in the 19th centary by a british man named Samuel plimsoll


Why are plimsoll lines important?

To tell how high or low the ship is resting in the water. Also by examining the plimsoll line you can see how heavy a load is that the ship is carrying and is sometimes used as a warning against overloading.


When did Samuel Plimsoll die?

Samuel Plimsoll died in 1898.