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Samuel Plimsoll 1824-1898, British politician and social reformer, best remembered for the Plimsoll line on ships.
Samuel Plimsoll was a British politician and social reformer known for his campaign to improve safety standards for merchant ships, leading to the introduction of the Plimsoll line to prevent overloading. His work significantly reduced maritime disasters and improved working conditions for sailors.
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