load line

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During that period, its load line - which indicates the depth to which it can be safely loaded with cargo - sinks to water-level, indicating it has taken on a heavy load.

From Reuters

Its load line was visibly lower than on March 14 when it was photographed going the other way, toward Russia.

From Reuters

“What we can do is to see the load line is not submerged,” he said.

From Time

All overhead discharge from the circulating pumps, ballast pumps, bilge pumps, etc., were below the deep load line, but above the light line.

From Project Gutenberg

It’s that patent fuel and her new load line.”

From Project Gutenberg