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To help reduce the number of lives lost at sea due to overloading of ships.
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What did Samuel Plimsoll invent?
Samuel Plimsoll (10 February 1825 - 3 June 1898) was a British politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draft, and therefore the minimum freeboard (nautical) for the vessel in various operating conditions).
What is plimsoll lines?
Plimsoll lines are lines on boats and ships. If the line goes beneath the water the ship has too much cargo to be safe. The line was instigated by the English politician, Samuel Plimsoll, to try and stop the loss of lives and ships. Owners and shippers encouraged the captain to overload to get maximum freight for cost. The line is now assigned by insurance companies and enforced by laws, across the world. It looks like a circle with a line through it, on both sides midway along the side. The line through the middle must not be submerged, when floating in salt water, in summer seasonal waters. Another set of lines ahead of it, show modifications to the plimsoll line, allowing for seasonal differences, fresh water and timber cargoes. There are usually two letters placed fore and aft on the line. This denotes which insurance company has assigned the line. L R = Lloyd's Registry B V = Bureau Veritas
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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 did Samuel Plimsoll die?
Samuel Plimsoll died in 1898.
What is Samuel Plimsoll's birthday?
Samuel Plimsoll was born on February 10, 1824.
When was Samuel Plimsoll born?
Samuel Plimsoll was born on February 10, 1824.
What has the author Samuel Plimsoll written?
Samuel Plimsoll has written: 'Condition of Malta' 'Our seamen'
How old is Samuel Plimsoll?
Samuel Plimsoll is 187 years old (birthdate: February 10, 1824).
What did Samuel Plimsoll invent?
Samuel Plimsoll (10 February 1825 - 3 June 1898) was a British politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draft, and therefore the minimum freeboard (nautical) for the vessel in various operating conditions).
Then was the plimsoll line invented?
The plimsoll line was invented in the 19th centary by a british man named Samuel plimsoll
Why is plimsoll line named after Samuel plimsoll?
He created the line so he named it after his self and wanted people to remember him
When did Samuel Plimsoll become a saint?
Saint Samuel became a saint sometime during antiquity. His feast day occurs on December 5. He is considered a Coptic Orthodox saint.
