Question 1658 Deck General

The correct answer is D) breast line. In the illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is a breast line. A breast line is a mooring line that runs perpendicularly from the vessel to the dock or shore, helping to hold the vessel in position against the pier. This type of line prevents the vessel from moving forward or backward along the dock. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) A spring line runs parallel to the dock, controlling the forward and backward movement of the vessel. B) A shore line connects the vessel directly to the shore or land. C) A stern line secures the stern (back) of the vessel to the dock.