Question 4016 Deck General
70% to passWhat best describes an anchor buoy?
A
A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor chain
B
A buoy attached to the anchor
C
A mark of the number of fathoms in an anchor chain
D
A black ball that is hoisted when the ship anchors
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A buoy attached to the anchor. An anchor buoy is a buoy that is attached to the anchor itself, not to the anchor chain. This helps mark the location of the anchor and makes it easier to retrieve when it is time to weigh anchor. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the purpose and function of an anchor buoy. A) is incorrect because the anchor buoy is not attached to the anchor chain, but rather the anchor itself. C) and D) do not correctly identify what an anchor buoy is.
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