When weighing an anchor that was under a heavy strain, a check of the anchor chain can be done by striking each link with a hammer. What sound would indicate that a link is good?

Correct Answer: Option C — it produces a ringing tone

Standard anchor handling and seamanship practices dictate that a sound, uncompromised anchor chain link produces a clear ringing tone when struck with a hammer, whereas a cracked or flawed link produces a flat, dull thud.