In a tow made up astern, the fishplate...

In a tow made up astern, the fishplate...

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In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.

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In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Towing arrangement terminology – know the difference between a bridle, a tow, and a hawser • Location and purpose of fittings – think about which parts are on the tug versus on the tow • Connection sequence in a stern tow – what connects directly to what, in order?

💭 Think About

• Picture a tug towing a barge astern. Starting at the tug and moving aft, list each component in order: tug → ? → ? → ? → barge. • Which fitting is specifically designed as the link between two other towing elements, rather than something that holds gear in place or caps a bitt? • Look at the terms in each choice: which two items logically need a metal connecting piece between them in an astern tow setup?

✅ Before You Answer

• Be clear on what the hawser is (its role and where it runs). • Be clear on what the bridle is (where it is fitted and what it attaches to). • Decide which component’s primary job is to join two towing elements together, not to secure them to the tug’s deck gear.