Question 3942 Deck General

The correct answer is C) Devil's claw. The devil's claw is part of the ground tackle, which refers to the equipment used to secure a vessel to the bottom, such as anchors, chains, rodes, and related components. The devil's claw is a specialized type of anchor used to grip the seabed and hold the vessel in place. It is an important component of the ground tackle system on a vessel. The other options are not part of the ground tackle. The charlie noble is a ventilation stack, the gooseneck is a type of fitting used to connect a boom to a mast, and the rat's tail is a type of rope splice, none of which are directly related to the vessel's anchoring system.