What statement is true concerning the plating meeting at the gunwales of a ship?

Correct Answer: Option B — The strakes of side plating nearest to the deck are termed "sheerstrakes" and the deck plating nearest to the side are termed "stringer plates". The sheerstrakes and stringer plates meet at the gunwales.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The strakes of side plating nearest to the deck are termed "sheerstrakes" and the deck plating nearest to the side are termed "stringer plates". The sheerstrakes and stringer plates meet at the gunwales..