Question 4051 Deck General

The correct answer is A) bower anchors. The anchors located on the bow (front) of a vessel are known as bower anchors. These are the primary anchors used for mooring and securing the vessel. Bower anchors are designed to hold the vessel in position and prevent it from drifting or being carried away by currents, winds, or other forces. The other answer choices are incorrect because: B) Spare anchors are additional anchors carried on board as backups, not the main anchors on the bow. C) Kedge anchors are smaller, secondary anchors used to assist with maneuvering or holding the vessel in position. D) Stream anchors are used to hold the stern (back) of the vessel in position, not the bow.