Question 2522 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) 2.24 feet. The formula to calculate the metacentric height (GM) based on the vessel's natural rolling period and draft is: GM = (T/(2π))^2 * (L/B), where T is the natural rolling period, L is the vessel's length, and B is the vessel's beam. Plugging in the given values, we get: GM = (5/(2π))^2 * (127/17) = 2.24 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculated value of 2.24 feet using the formula and the provided vessel dimensions and natural rolling period.