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Plimsoll Day on February 10th celebrates a safety mark found on ships. This mark, called the Plimsoll Line, shows how full a ship can be loaded without being too heavy and sinking. It's named after Samuel Plimsoll, a man from England who cared a lot about keeping sailors safe in the 1800s. On Plimsoll Day, people remember how important it is to keep ships safe and prevent accidents at sea. It's like having a rule to make sure a backpack isn't too heavy, so it doesn't hurt your back, but for big ships!
How to celebrate Plimsoll Day?
On Plimsoll Day, you can celebrate by drawing pictures of ships with lines to show where the water should be. You could make a fun ship craft using paper or cardboard. Try playing a game like "Sink or Float," where you guess which objects float in water and which ones sink. You can read stories or watch videos about adventures at sea. Talk with your family about why keeping ships safe is important. Maybe have a little party with sea-themed snacks, like fish crackers or blue juice. Remember to wear something blue to feel like you're by the sea!
Where Plimsoll Day is celebrated?
- - International
