Question 4542 Deck General

The correct answer is C) flukes and the shank. The fluke angle of an anchor system is the angle between the flukes (the curved parts of the anchor that dig into the sea bottom) and the shank (the vertical part of the anchor). This angle is important for determining the holding power of the anchor and ensuring it will set properly in the seafloor. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not correctly identify the specific components of the anchor system involved in the fluke angle measurement. The angle is not between the shank and the sea bottom (A), the flukes and the shackle (B), or the mooring line and the sea bottom (D).