Question 3951 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Jews' harp. The Jews' harp, also known as the anchor crown, is the part of the anchor that is most likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use. This is because the Jews' harp is the most heavily stressed component of the anchor, as it directly connects the anchor to the rode (the rope or chain that connects the anchor to the vessel). The repeated stress and strain of setting and retrieving the anchor can cause fatigue and eventual fractures in the Jews' harp over time. The other options, such as the fluke (the pointed part of the anchor that digs into the seabed), the anchor shank (the main body of the anchor), and the swivel (which allows the anchor to rotate and maintain its position) are not as susceptible to fractures from anchor use as the Jews' harp.