Question 2423 Deck General
70% to passIn a tow made up astern, the fishplate _______________.
A
connects the bridle to the tow
B
keeps the hawser amidships on the tug
C
is the capping piece on the "H" bitt
D
connects the hawser to the bridle
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) connects the hawser to the bridle. In a tow made up astern, the fishplate is the connection that joins the hawser (the main towing line) to the bridle (the lines that connect the fishplate to the tow). This fishplate connection allows the tow to be secured to the towing vessel. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the function of the fishplate in an astern tow configuration.
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