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 2342 INTERNATIONAL LOAD LINE CONVENTION. JULY 5, 1930. When the spacing of the lashings is 5 feet or less, the size of the lashing may be reduced, but not less than ~ inch chain or equivalent wire rope is to be used. All fittings required for securing the lashings are to be of strength corresponding to the strength of the lashings. On superstructure decks, uprights, where fitted, are to be about 10 feet apart and are to be secured by athwartship lashings of ample strength. Rule XC. -Plam. Plans showing the fittings and arrangements fer stowing and PI8DS. securing timber deck cargoes in compliance with the foregoing conditions and regulations are to be submitted to the Assigning Authority. FreebOllrd. OomputatioDS. Freeboard. Rule XCI. -Oomputation oj Freeboard. Where the Assigning Authority is satisfied that the ship is suitable and that the conditions and arrangements are at least equal to the foregoing requirements for the carriage of timber deck cargo, the Summer freeboards computed in accordance with the Rules and Tables in Part III may be modified to give special timber freeboards, by substituting the following percentages for those in Rule LIII:- TOTAL Effective Length of Superstructures. 0 .1 L .2L .3L .4L .6L .6L .7L .8L .9L 1.0 L ..- %%%%%%%%%%% All types ___. .. 20 30.75 41.5 52.25 63 69.25 75. 5 81.5 87.5 93. 75 100 The Winter Timber freeboard is to be obtained by adding to the Summer Timber freeboard one-third of an inch per foot of the moulded Summer Timber draught.