Question 3913 Deck General

The correct answer is B) bill. The letter "J" in illustration D038DG indicates the bill of the anchor, which is the curved part of the anchor at the end of the shank that helps it catch the seafloor. This is in accordance with standard anchor terminology and design as specified in U.S. Coast Guard regulations and training materials for Captain's License exams. The other answer choices are incorrect because the tip refers to the very end of the fluke, the shank is the straight vertical part, and the crown is the curved part at the top where the shank and flukes meet. The bill is the distinct curved part that enables the anchor to dig into the seafloor effectively.