The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0156 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load.

Correct Answer: Option D — 253.5 ft

Longitudinal center of gravity determinations for trim control involve summing moments from vessel tank tables. Cross-referencing sounding data in table ST-0156 produces the required LCG-FP value of 253.5 feet.