A shot of anchor chain is equal to...

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A shot of anchor chain is equal to __________.

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A shot of anchor chain is equal to __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Standard length of a shot of anchor chain as used on U.S. commercial vessels • Difference between feet and fathoms (1 fathom = 6 feet) • How multiple shots are used to describe the amount of chain out (e.g., "5 shots on deck")

💭 Think About

• First, recall whether a single shot is considered a short segment or a fairly long length on deck when paying out anchor chain. • Convert the possible answers that use feet into fathoms, and compare those numbers to what you would realistically see marked on anchor chain. • Think about how many shots are typically used in moderate anchoring depths; would that make sense if one shot were only 15 feet or as long as 90 fathoms?

✅ Before You Answer

• Confirm the conversion between feet and fathoms before eliminating any choice. • Check which answer choice best matches the commonly taught definition of one shot in seamanship texts and USCG exam prep materials. • Make sure the length you pick would result in a practical total scope when several shots are paid out for normal anchoring depths (e.g., 30–60 feet of water).