The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable... - USCG Deck General

The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull is the _______________.

A hawsepipe

B fall pipe

C spill pipe

D drop-pipe

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) hawsepipe. The hawsepipe is the opening in the deck that allows the anchor cable or chain to pass from the vessel's anchor windlass or winch to the outside of the hull. This opening is specifically designed and reinforced to accommodate the repeated passage of the anchor cable. The other answer choices do not accurately describe this specific deck fitting.

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Question 4061 Deck General

The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull is the _______________.

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