What is the name of tackle number 8 as shown in... - USCG Deck General

What is the name of tackle number 8 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

A Single purchase

B Gun tackle

C Single luff tackle

D Parbuckle

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Gun tackle. Gun tackle is a type of tackle configuration that consists of a single fixed block and a single movable block, with a rope threaded between them. This configuration provides a mechanical advantage, allowing a smaller force to be applied to lift a larger load. The other answer choices are not correct in this context. Single purchase and single luff tackle refer to different tackle configurations, while a parbuckle is a method of moving a cylindrical object, not a type of tackle.

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What is the name of tackle number 8 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

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