Question 3919 Deck General

The correct answer is B) K, which indicates the anchor shackle in illustration D038DG. The anchor shackle is the component that connects the anchor to the anchor chain or rope. In maritime regulations and industry standards, the anchor shackle is a critical component that must be properly sized, installed, and maintained to ensure the anchor can be safely deployed and recovered. The other options are incorrect because J, F, and H do not correspond to the anchor shackle in this particular illustration. Understanding the components of an anchor system is an important part of the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examination, as it tests the candidate's knowledge of basic seamanship and vessel equipment.