WorksheetsBasic Seamanship 7
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
How many types of ground tackle used aboard ships.
2
4
6
8
Where are bower anchors located?
At the bow of a ship
Fantail
Storage
Stern
List the 5 standard parts of the mooring line used to
secure a normal-sized ship at a pier.
(a)
Aboard ship, ________ are used in securing
mooring lines, in towing operations, and in
securing heavy objects and equipment.
Deck fittings
Chains
Clamps
Straps
List A types of combatant craft.
Airplane
Utility landing craft (LCU)
Sports Utility Vehicle
HUMVI
List one type of combatant craft.
Sport Utility Vehicle
Humvee
Mechanized landing craft (LCM)
AirCraft
As a boat passenger, you should obey the orders
of what person(s)?
Boat officer and the coxswain.
Officer of the Deck
Captain
General
If a boat capsizes while you’re a passenger, you
shouldn’t panic for what reason?
Panic can easily transfer to another passenger.
Panic Cause fear
Panic inevitable
Panic is a normal reaction
Athwartships refer to the position of something that is across the boat from side to side at a right angle.
Truth
False
List the three advantages of using nylon line over
natural fiber line.
Nylon line is 2 1/2 times stronger than
natural fiber.
Nylon has greater strength and elasticity.
Nylon has greater resistance to weather.
All the Above
When a natural fiber line will bear on sharp edges
or run over rough surfaces, what action should you take to protect the line from damage?
You should use a wire.
When a great deal of wear and tear
Weathering and heat are met, and greater strength is needed.
All the Above
You are right-handed. When tying a bowline, the
the overhand loop should be in what direction?
The overhand loop should be turned in a
counterclockwise direction.
The overhand loop should be turned clockwise direction.
You are going to join two separate lines together
using a becket bend.
What is the first step you? should take?
is to make a bight on one line and run the bitter
end of the other line up through the bight.
is to make a bight on the second line and run the bitter
end of the other line up through the bight.
