You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine, you would expect the vessel to __________.

Correct Answer: Option C — turn her bow toward the dock

A right-hand propeller backing creates transverse thrust, pushing the stern to port. With the vessel starboard side to the dock, this stern movement forces the bow to pivot toward the pier. Mariners must account for this propeller walk when executing precision docking maneuvers in close quarters.