Deck General USCG Q#1732 (Set 54)

Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a single becket bend?

USCG Exam Illustration D030DG
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D030DG
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — H

A single becket bend is a fundamental knot used for joining two lines of unequal size or for attaching a line to an eye. In standard maritime illustrations, the becket bend is characterized by the bight in the thicker line and the hitching of the thinner line.

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