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Almost all massive cargo ships and ocean liners are painted red below the waterline. What is the historical reason behind this?

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Almost all massive cargo ships and ocean liners are painted red below the waterline. What is the historical reason behind this?

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Almost all massive cargo ships and ocean liners are painted red below the waterline. What is the historical reason behind this?
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