Question 1841 Deck Safety
70% to passIn illustration D033DG below, what is the strake of shell plating indicated by letter H known as?
A
garboard strake
B
bilge strake
C
outboard keel plate
D
sheer strake
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) garboard strake. The garboard strake is the strake of shell plating that is located immediately adjacent to and connected with the keel of a vessel. This is the strake indicated by the letter H in the provided illustration D033DG. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) bilge strake refers to the strake located at the turn of the bilge, C) outboard keel plate refers to the plate that forms the outer surface of the keel, and D) sheer strake refers to the topmost strake of shell plating.
Related Questions
Q@q.QuestionNumber:When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure o...
Q@q.QuestionNumber:What must be accurately determined to assess the potential for progressive flood...
Q@q.QuestionNumber:When the helm is turned on the navigation bridge, which of the listed actions wi...
Q@q.QuestionNumber:You are scheduled to load 3200 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores...
Q@q.QuestionNumber:At all angles of inclination, the true measure of a vessel's stability is the __...
Ready to test your knowledge?
Take a Deck Safety Practice ExamOfficial Resources
Want to practice with timed exams?
Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience with progress tracking.
Get the App