USCG USCG General Eng
Set 13 • Question #133 of 498
Launch Interactive Practice Room The garboard strake is located __________.
A
at the very bottom center
B
just under the sheer line
C
at each side of the keel
✓ Correct Answer
D
at the turn of the bilge
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
In ship hull plating, longitudinal rows of plates (strakes) are lettered alphabetically starting outward from the center keel plate. The 'A' strake (garboard strake) is the first row directly adjacent to the keel.
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