Deck General USCG Question #1932 (Set 61)

What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "N"?

USCG Exam Illustration D030DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D030DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — stopper

A stopper knot, such as a figure-eight or wall knot, is tied at the end of a line to prevent it from unreeving through a block, sheave, or fairlead. This is a critical safety practice in deck seamanship to ensure lines remain captive within their intended mechanical systems.

100% Free & Open Access — No daily limits, paywalls, or gated answers on BrightMariner.
Back to Deck General Sets