Deck General USCG Question #1934 (Set 61)

Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a stopper hitch?

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

Correct Answer: Option A — N

A stopper hitch, often referred to as a rolling hitch, is used to secure a line to another line or a spar. It is designed to hold against a longitudinal pull, allowing a load to be transferred from one line to another, such as when relieving tension on a mooring line.

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