Question 2221 Deck General

The correct answer is D) Removing the wire rope from the drum and reversing it so that the towing end becomes the bitter end. This is the correct answer because "end-for-end" refers to the practice of reversing the orientation of a wire towing hawser, such that the end that was previously the towing end now becomes the bitter end, and vice versa. This is done to equalize wear and extend the life of the hawser. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the meaning of "end-for-end" in the context of a wire towing hawser. Option A refers to cutting off the ends, option B refers to turning the wire over, and option C refers to splicing two wires together, none of which capture the essence of reversing the orientation of the hawser.