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What constitutes the accommodation ladder?
An upper and lower platform that is connected by the ladder and supported by eiter a chain or wire bridle and bail hanging by a pendant. An H-frame is also attached to the lower platform.
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What is the purpose of a single-sheave block that is attached to the underside of the forward outboard corner of the upper platform of the accommodation ladder?
A line rigged through this block which acts as a sea painter to keep a boat alongside in position with the accom ladder.
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What are outriggers?
Arm swung out from the ship used to lay the ladder on and seat the ladder to the upper and lower platforms.
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On ships with out outriggers, what davit can be used to support the ladder over the side?
The J-bar Davit.
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What bend is used to tie the gantline to the boatswains chair?
A double becket.
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What officer must you receive permission from before going aloft?
OOD
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What officer(s) must sign the "man aloft chit"?
- EMO (electrical maint. officer)
- COMMO (communications officer)
- CDO (command duty officer)
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What is the approx. weight of a lead line?
7 to 14 pounds
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How far from the lead should you put your wodden toggle?
About 2 fathoms.
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What is the first word you say when ready to make the heave on the lead line?
Watch-O-Watch
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When should the maker on the lead line be read?
When the lead is on the bottom and the line hauled just taut, up and down.
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How are lead lines often marked?
At each fathom over the range of depth used most and may even have foot markings around the more important depths.
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How deep is the water when the lead man reports "A quarter less than three"?
2 3/4 fathoms
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When the ship is underway, who's permission must you get to work outside the lifelines?
CO
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What is used to identify the 5-fathom mark on a lead line?
A white rag.
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What is canvas?
Often called duck, strong, heavy, plain cloth woven of cotton or linen.
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What is numbered duck?
Sometimes called ounce duck or army duck, it runs from No. 1(heaviest) to No. 12 (lightest).
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Why is beeswax used on sail twine?
It reduces the wear on the sail twine while sewing is done. It also retards deterioration.
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What type of stitch is most commonly used for joining two pieces of canvas?
The round stitch.
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What is used to identify the 7-fathom mark on the lead line?
A red rag.
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