Deck General USCG Question #5380 (Set 167)

Which of the following is a rope ladder with wooden rungs?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Jacob's ladder

A Jacob's ladder is a traditional shipboard rope ladder featuring flat wooden rungs, specifically designed for temporary vertical access over the side, pilot boarding operations, or emergency cargo hold entry in accordance with standard nautical nomenclature and seamanship.

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