Question 4529 Deck General

The correct answer is B) find an anchor after the buoy has been lost. A shepherd's crook is a long metal pole with a curved, hook-like end that is used to locate and retrieve an anchor after the buoy marking its position has been lost or drifted away. The curved end of the crook can be lowered to the seafloor to search for and grab the anchor, allowing the crew to pull it back up. This is a common tool used by Coast Guard and maritime personnel when dealing with lost or drifted anchors. The other answer choices are incorrect, as a shepherd's crook is not typically used for transferring pennant wires, cleaning chain, or lowering spring buoys, which are different tasks requiring specialized equipment.