Question 4075Deck General70% to pass
In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "H"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) crown.
The crown is the curved upper part of the anchor, as indicated by the letter "H" in the illustration D038DG. This is the part of the anchor that connects the shank to the flukes, forming the main body of the anchor.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the shank is the vertical part of the anchor that connects to the vessel, C) the tripping palm is the flat, angled section on the fluke that helps the anchor dig into the seabed, and D) the fluke is the pointed, curved end of the anchor that penetrates the seafloor.
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