February 20, 2020 REMINISCENCES | Reading the draught Written by Michael Grey on February 20, 2020. Posted in Ausmarine - Featured, Ausmarine - Shipping and Offshore, Commercial Mariner - Featured, Commercial Mariner - Ships & Ports, Dry Cargo World, Work Boat World, Work Boat World Features. As with any well-run ship, a regular task in port, for some responsible officer, was to read the draught marks on bow and stern. It was important, for several obvious .. Read More