General Navigation USCG Question #1875 (Set 58)

A bluff bar is a bar __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — that has a sharp drop off into deep water

A bluff bar features a sharp, steep drop-off into deep water adjacent to a bluff bank, presenting distinct hydrographic hazards for inland towing vessels navigating restricted river channels according to standard river piloting manuals.

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