Deck General USCG Question #3965 (Set 127)

Which is part of the ground tackle?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Devil's claw

Ground tackle encompasses all equipment used for anchoring, including the anchor, chain, shackles, swivels, and stoppers. The devil's claw is a standard piece of deck equipment used to secure the anchor chain, making it an integral component of the vessel's ground tackle system.

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