Deck General USCG Question #3819 (Set 122)

In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "J"?

USCG Exam Illustration D038DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D038DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — bill

The bill, also known as the pea, is the extreme tip of the anchor fluke. It is designed to penetrate the seabed and initiate the holding process. In standard anchor nomenclature, this specific point is identified as the bill, distinct from the crown or the shank.

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