Question 3539 Deck General

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A shepherd's crook is used to _______________.

A transfer a pennant wire to the anchor handling boat
B find an anchor after the buoy has been lost
C clean chain as it is hauled into the rig
D lower spring buoys into the water
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) find an anchor after the buoy has been lost. A shepherd's crook is a long, hooked pole used to retrieve an anchor after the buoy marking its location has been lost or drifted away. This tool allows the crew to locate and hook the anchor so it can be retrieved, which is important for safely recovering the anchor and maintaining control of the vessel. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the purpose of a shepherd's crook on a Coast Guard vessel.

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