A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges made up 3 abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as lead barges. How long is this tow?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 565 feet
A jumbo barge is 195 feet long, and a standard barge is 175 feet. The tow consists of two rows of jumbo barges (195 + 195 = 390 feet) plus one row of standard barges (175 feet). Total length equals 390 plus 175, resulting in 565 feet.
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