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USCG Exam PracticeAnchoring and mooring operations

Which of the following bottom types provides the poorest holding ground for an anchor?

  1. A. Firm clay or stiff mud
  2. B. Compact sand with a clay underlayer
  3. C. Soft mud over a firm sand base
  4. ✓ Rock, coral, or loose shingleCorrect

Why D is correct

NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-2 identifies rock, coral, loose shingle, and very soft ooze as poor holding bottoms. Firm mud, clay, and sand are listed as good holding bottoms.

Cited:NAVEDTRA 14343 §4-2

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