Samuel Plimsoll
English merchant and politician advocating shipping safety
Born
February 10th, 1824
201 years ago
Died
1898
127 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1824, this English merchant and politician made significant contributions to maritime safety. Plimsoll advocated for safer shipping practices, culminating in the Plimsoll Line, a crucial safety marker on ships that indicates the maximum safe loading depth. His efforts followed numerous maritime disasters resulting from overloaded vessels and shaped legislative reforms in maritime law. Plimsoll became a Member of Parliament, using political influence to promote his commitments to both shipping safety and worker rights. His work led to the passing of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1876, establishing important safety regulations in the industry.
Introduced the Plimsoll Line for ships
Advocated for the Merchant Shipping Act of 1876
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