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A quick definition of load line:

A load line is a mark on the side of a ship that shows how deep it can be loaded in different types of water and weather conditions. It helps to make sure that ships are not overloaded and are safe to sail. The load line is important because if a ship is too heavy, it can sink and put the crew in danger. Load lines were created to prevent ships from being overloaded and to keep sailors safe.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A load line is a mark on the side of a ship that indicates the depth to which the ship can be safely loaded in different waters and weather conditions. It is also the depth to which a ship will sink when it is safely loaded in salt water.

Load lines are important because they help prevent ships from being overloaded and sinking. In the past, ship owners would often overload their ships to make more money, which put the lives of the crew and passengers at risk. Load lines were established to ensure that ships are loaded safely and to prevent accidents at sea.

Load lines are usually marked on the side of a ship with a series of lines and letters. The letters indicate the type of water the ship is in (salt water or fresh water) and the lines indicate the maximum depth to which the ship can be loaded in different conditions.

For example, a ship may have load lines marked with the letters "TF" for tropical fresh water and "TS" for tropical salt water. The lines may be marked with numbers that indicate the maximum depth to which the ship can be loaded in calm water, rough water, and other conditions.

Load lines are required by law in most maritime countries and must be cut and painted amidships. They are an important safety feature that helps ensure the safe operation of ships and the protection of the crew and passengers.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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