You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?

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The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake.

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The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel.

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The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow.

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The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip.

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