Question 1919Deck Safety70% to pass
The strake on each side of the keel is called a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) garboard strake.
The garboard strake is the plank or strake that is positioned immediately adjacent to the keel on each side of the vessel's hull. This is a standard nautical term defined in the construction and design of ships and boats. The other answer choices are not accurate descriptions of this specific structural component.
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