Modification of Annex II (6) (a) of the convention between the United States of America and other powers signed at London July 5, 1930, establishing load lines. Proposed by the Government of Australia; communicated to the Government of the United States of America by the Government of the United Kingdom October 22, 1936; ratification advised by the Senate June 7, 1937; ratified by the President June 16, 1937; ratification of the United States of America deposited at London July 12, 1937; declaration of acceptance by all parties to the convention, issued by the Foreign Office at London August 23, 1938; proclaimed December 12, 1938.