Question 3952 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Changing range to an object abeam. This is because when a vessel is dragging anchor, the range (distance) to a fixed object abeam (on the side) will not change significantly, providing little indication that the anchor is dragging. The other options would provide more clear indications that the anchor is dragging: A) The cable alternating between slack and heavy tension would indicate the anchor is not holding. C) The drift lead tending forward would indicate the anchor is not holding and the vessel is drifting. D) Changing bearing to a fixed distant object abeam would indicate the vessel is swinging on the anchor, not dragging.