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USCG Exam PracticeAnchoring and mooring operations

What is the length of one shot of anchor chain?

  1. A. 10 fathoms (60 feet)
  2. ✓ 15 fathoms (90 feet)Correct
  3. C. 20 fathoms (120 feet)
  4. D. 12 fathoms (72 feet)

Why B is correct

One shot of anchor chain is 15 fathoms, equal to 90 feet. Multiple shots are joined by detachable links and marked with a paint-and-wire color code so the forecastle crew can report how much chain is out.

Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-1NAVEDTRA 14067 §4-3

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