Question 3946Deck General70% to pass
Forty-five fathoms is marked on the anchor chain by _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) three turns of wire on the third stud from each side of the detachable link.
According to the regulations, the anchor chain is marked at 45-fathom intervals by three turns of wire around the third stud from each side of the detachable link. This allows the crew to quickly and easily identify the depth of the anchor chain that has been deployed.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the standard marking practice specified in the regulations. For example, one turn of wire on the first stud (option D) or four turns on the fourth stud (option B) would not be the proper marking for 45 fathoms.
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