USCG Exam PracticeDeck machinery and ground tackle
One shot of anchor chain equals how many fathoms?
- A. 10 fathoms
- ✓ 15 fathomsCorrect
- C. 20 fathoms
- D. 25 fathoms
Why B is correct
A shot of anchor chain is defined as 15 fathoms (90 feet). Shots are joined by detachable links and marked with a paint-and-wire color code so the crew can read how much chain is out as it passes the wildcat.