Question 1231 Deck Safety
70% to passAn emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using _______________.
A
an oar and canvas weighted down
B
a boat bucket
C
an air tank filled with water
D
All of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above. An emergency sea anchor can be constructed using any of the options provided - an oar and canvas weighted down, a boat bucket, or an air tank filled with water. These makeshift devices can be used to help control the drift of a vessel during an emergency situation at sea when a regular sea anchor is not available. The key is to create an object that can provide resistance in the water to slow the vessel's drift and maintain its position. All three of the provided options can be effectively used for this purpose in an emergency.
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