Friday, February 10, 2012

Plimsoll Day - Duck of the Day #249


Have you ever wondered why metal boats don't sink? Well, it has a little to do with today. It's Plimsoll Day! Samuel Plimsoll devised the Plimsoll line, which you see on the sides of ships. These lines help shippers tell how much stuff (probably these rubber ducks) they can put on the boat without worrying about it sinking!

Even the best shaped boat can sink if you fill it with enough!

Have a wonderful day and keep on floating :)

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