Question 1679Deck General70% to pass
What is the name of tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) Threefold purchase.
The threefold purchase, also known as a triple purchase, is a type of tackle arrangement commonly used on vessels to provide a mechanical advantage for hoisting or lifting heavy loads. This arrangement consists of three parts or "falls" running through a set of blocks, which multiplies the force applied to the tackle, making it easier to lift the load.
The other answer choices are incorrect because:
A) Clew garnet tackle is a different type of purchase used for securing and adjusting the clew of a sail.
C) Boat falls refer to the ropes used to lower and raise a boat that is suspended from a ship's davits.
D) A triple purchase is the same as a threefold purchase, so this is a redundant answer.
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