The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0057 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Correct Answer: Option A — 7.7 feet

Tank capacities and corresponding vertical centers of gravity are evaluated using hydrostatic reference data. Table ST-0057 provides specific tank sounding and vertical moment data that results in a calculated liquid load KG of 7.7 feet.