Question 1998 Deck General

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What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "O"?

Diagram for USCG Deck General: What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "O"?
A timber hitch
B blackwall hitch
C carrick bend
D barrel hitch
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) barrel hitch. The barrel hitch is a type of knot that is commonly used to attach a rope around a cylindrical object, such as a barrel or spar. This knot is indicated by the letter "O" in the illustration D030DG. The other answer choices are incorrect because they represent different types of knots that are not typically used for this purpose. The timber hitch is used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object, the blackwall hitch is used to temporarily attach a rope to a ring or hook, and the carrick bend is used to join two ropes together.

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