The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0136 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Correct Answer: Option D — 7.1 feet

Tank sounding tables within The Stability Data Reference Book provide vertical moments for calculating composite vertical centers of gravity. Entering table ST-0136 with the designated tank soundings determines the accurate liquid load KG of 7.1 feet.