Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatch No. 20 while using a single belt loader to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 24'-10"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)

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Option C: 1645 tons. Following the mandated sequential hatch loading schedule for iron ore in the Guidance Manual for the M.V. GRAND HAVEN, loading through hatch No. 20 achieves the specified 24'-10" mean keel draft when exactly 1645 long tons are loaded.