Question 4145Deck General70% to pass
What is meant by the term "broaching to"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Being turned broadside to the sea.
Broaching to refers to a situation where a vessel is turned broadside to the waves, typically due to the vessel being overloaded, having too much sail, or being hit by a large wave. This can cause the vessel to lose control and potentially capsize. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the meaning of "broaching to."
A) Having the vessel filled with water is not the same as broaching to.
B) Running before a sea is a different situation where the vessel is heading with the waves.
D) Having the vessel head toward the sea is also a different situation from broaching to.
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