How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 180
Standard USCG and maritime convention defines one shot of anchor chain as 15 fathoms. Since one fathom equals 6 feet, a single shot is 90 feet. Therefore, two shots of anchor chain equal 180 feet, which is the standard unit of measurement for chain length.
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