Question 67 ONC02 - Second Mate/Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage

The Correct Answer is C The Danforth anchor is an example of a modern, lightweight anchor that features a stock. The stock is a cross-bar positioned near the crown or shank of the anchor, which forces the flukes (the broad, digging parts) to rotate and dig into the seabed, ensuring the anchor sets quickly and securely. ### Explanation of Incorrect Options: * **A) Dunn anchor:** The Dunn anchor is a specific type of anchor, often associated with a plow or semi-plow design. While it is an effective setting anchor, it typically does not feature a prominent, separate stock like traditional or Danforth anchors do. * **B) Hook anchor:** "Hook anchor" is a generic term that could refer to various traditional or grappling-style anchors. While many older, classical hook-style anchors (like the Admiralty pattern) do have stocks, modern variations or simple hooks often do not. Given the precision of the other options, this generic term is not the best fit. (Note: It is crucial to distinguish the Danforth, which explicitly uses a stock to set its wide flukes, from other designs.) * **D) Bruce anchor:** The Bruce anchor (or claw anchor) is characterized by its single-piece, three-fluke claw design. It is a stockless anchor. Its setting ability relies on its geometry and weight distribution rather than a separate stock bar to rotate the flukes.