Question 4198 Deck General

The correct answer is C) to port. When a right-handed screw starts turning ahead with the rudder amidships, the bow of the ship will tend to go to port. This is due to the action of the propeller and the rudder. The right-handed screw creates a force that pushes the stern of the ship to starboard, causing the bow to swing to port. This is a well-established principle in ship handling and navigation. The other options are incorrect because: A) the bow would go to port, not starboard; B) the bow would not go straight ahead; and D) the tide and sea conditions do not determine the initial swing of the bow in this scenario.