Question 3976 Deck General

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In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "K"?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the...
A bending shot
B crown
C shank
D ring
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) ring. The letter "K" in the illustration D038DG indicates the anchor ring, which is the circular part at the top of the anchor that is used for attaching the anchor chain or line. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) The bending shot is the part of the anchor chain that bends around the anchor shank. B) The crown is the curved top part of the anchor. C) The shank is the vertical part of the anchor that connects the crown to the flukes.

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