The amount of freeboard which a ship possesses has a tremendous effect on its __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — stability at large angles of inclination
Freeboard dictates the reserve buoyancy and deck edge immersion angle. Adequate freeboard directly increases the righting arm (GZ) at large angles of inclination, preventing capsweep and ensuring positive stability limits.
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