1966. A vessel has a deadweight carrying capacity of 10,500 tons. Fuel, water, and stores require 1500 tons. The cubic capacity is 500,000 cubic feet. Which cargo will put her full and down?

Rolls of barbed wire (SF 55.5) utilize the remaining deadweight and cubic capacity, resulting in a full and down condition. The required stowage factor is calculated by dividing the available cubic capacity (500,000 ft3) by the remaining deadweight (9,000 tons), which yields approximately 55.6 ft3/ton. Only barbed wire's stowage factor closely matches this value, ensuring both weight and volume are fully utilized.