Question 1990 Deck General

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Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a blackwall hitch?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a blackwall hitch?
A F
B P
C S
D H
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) S, which represents a blackwall hitch in the illustration D030DG. The blackwall hitch is a type of knot used to attach a rope to a fixed object, such as a cleat or a ring. It is a common knot used in various maritime applications, including docking and mooring. The illustration clearly depicts the blackwall hitch as the "S" knot, confirming that C is the correct answer. The other answer choices (A, B, and D) do not represent the blackwall hitch in the given illustration.

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