Seamanship Test 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The last device on the windlass that holds the anchor prior to it
being let go is the
A. riding pawl
B. gypsy head
C. brake
D. devil's claw -
correct answer ✅C. brake
If the windlass should fail while hauling back (raising) the anchor,
which of the following prevents the anchor chain from running out
freely?
A. riding pawl
B. chain stopper
C. devil's claw
D. buckler plate -
correct answer ✅A. riding pawl
The anchor chain passes through the deck into the chain locker via
the
A. spill pipe
B. hawse pipe
, Seamanship Test 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C. chain lockker scuttle
D. chain pipe -
correct answer ✅A. spill pipe
What would be the typical scope when anchoring in normal
conditions?
A. 10 to 12 times the depth of the water
B. 3 to 5 times the depth of the water
C. 7 to 9 times the depth of the water
D. 5 to 7 times the depth of the water -
correct answer ✅D. 5 to 7 times the depth of the water
On smaller vessels, a fouled anchor can sometimes be retrieved
with the
A. anchor hitch
B. trip line
C. anchor burton
D. tripping palm -
correct answer ✅B. trip line
The last shot of the anchor cable (chain) is painted
Answers (Grade A+)
The last device on the windlass that holds the anchor prior to it
being let go is the
A. riding pawl
B. gypsy head
C. brake
D. devil's claw -
correct answer ✅C. brake
If the windlass should fail while hauling back (raising) the anchor,
which of the following prevents the anchor chain from running out
freely?
A. riding pawl
B. chain stopper
C. devil's claw
D. buckler plate -
correct answer ✅A. riding pawl
The anchor chain passes through the deck into the chain locker via
the
A. spill pipe
B. hawse pipe
, Seamanship Test 4 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
C. chain lockker scuttle
D. chain pipe -
correct answer ✅A. spill pipe
What would be the typical scope when anchoring in normal
conditions?
A. 10 to 12 times the depth of the water
B. 3 to 5 times the depth of the water
C. 7 to 9 times the depth of the water
D. 5 to 7 times the depth of the water -
correct answer ✅D. 5 to 7 times the depth of the water
On smaller vessels, a fouled anchor can sometimes be retrieved
with the
A. anchor hitch
B. trip line
C. anchor burton
D. tripping palm -
correct answer ✅B. trip line
The last shot of the anchor cable (chain) is painted
