USCG Exam PracticeAnchoring — types, scope, holding ground
Which anchor type is identified as providing high holding power in sand and mud but performing poorly in rocky bottoms?
- A. Mushroom
- B. Bruce (claw)
- ✓ DanforthCorrect
- D. Plough (CQR)
Why C is correct
Boatswain Manual Ch. 2 §2.3 describes the Danforth as lightweight with high holding power in sand and mud but poor performance in rocks. The mushroom is suited to permanent moorings, the Bruce to weeds, and the plough is a general-purpose anchor.