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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. B. 20 fathoms (120 feet)
  3. C. 15 fathoms (75 feet)
  4. ✓ 15 fathoms (90 feet)Correct

Why D is correct

One shot of anchor chain is 15 fathoms, equal to 90 feet. NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-1 and NAVEDTRA 14067 §4-3 both define this standard measurement.

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

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