Question 2127 Deck General

The correct answer is A) reeving line. A reeving line is a small, lightweight line that is used to facilitate the passage of a larger rope through a block or pulley. By attaching the reeving line to the end of the larger rope and then pulling it through the block, it becomes much easier to thread the rope through the block, which can be a difficult task otherwise, especially for large, heavy ropes. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different types of lines used for different purposes on a ship. A gantline is a light line used to hoist personnel, a sail line is used to control the trim of a sail, and a headline is a line attached to the head or forward end of a sail.