Question: Problem 3 . An empty rectangular barge 1 4 0 feet long and 3 0 feet wide weighs 5 0 4 tons and has a

Problem 3.
An empty rectangular barge 140 feet long and 30 feet wide weighs 504 tons and has a KG=6.5 feet. It
floats in seawater. The following loading then takes place:
230 tons loaded at 4 ft above keel
350 tons loaded at 10 ft above keel
120 tons loaded at 6 ft above keel
30 tons loaded at 13 ft above keel
The 30 tons weight listed above is placed 12 feet off centerline to port. After loading is complete calculate
(1) the displacement, (2) Draft, (3) Transverse metacentric height, (4) Angle of heel
Problem 3 . An empty rectangular barge 1 4 0 feet

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