You are reading the draft marks as shown in illustration D032DG. The water level forward leaves about 4 inches of the 11 visible, and the water level aft is at the top of the 10. What is the mean draft?

Correct Answer: Option C — 10'-10"

Averaging the forward draft (where 4 inches of the 11 is visible, equating to 10 feet 8 inches) and the aft draft (at the top of the 10, equating to 10 feet 6 inches) results in a calculated mean draft of 10 feet 10 inches.