Question 1736 Deck General

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The normal and safest way for a sailor in a bosun's chair to be raised aloft is _______________.

A by taking the gantline to a winch drum and heaving away with the winch
B for the sailor to pull himself aloft and then make fast with a bosun's chair hitch
C by fairleading the gantline with a snatch block and pulling with a cargo runner
D manually by two or three sailors heaving away on deck
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) manually by two or three sailors heaving away on deck. This is the safest and most standard method for raising a sailor in a bosun's chair aloft. Using manual manpower to pull the sailor up is more controlled and less prone to sudden movements or equipment failure compared to the other options. It allows the sailors on deck to carefully monitor the sailor's ascent and safety. The other options are less safe - A) using a winch introduces the risk of equipment malfunction or sudden movements, B) having the sailor pull themselves up could lead to loss of control, and C) using a snatch block and cargo runner is an overly complex setup that still carries more risk than manual hauling.

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