What is the maximum depth, in fathoms, to drop the length of anchor?

What is the maximum depth, in fathoms, to drop the length of anchor?

• A. 5 fathoms
• B. 10 fathoms
• C. 12 fathoms
• D. 15 fathoms, 90 ft, 1 shot

Answer: (D)

The idea here is matching anchor chain length to a standard unit: a shot of chain. One shot equals 15 fathoms, which is also 90 feet. So the maximum depth at which you would drop a single length of anchor chain (one shot) is 15 fathoms, or 90 feet, i.e., one shot. The other depths are shorter and don’t correspond to the standard one-shot length.

The idea here is matching anchor chain length to a standard unit: a shot of chain. One shot equals 15 fathoms, which is also 90 feet. So the maximum depth at which you would drop a single length of anchor chain (one shot) is 15 fathoms, or 90 feet, i.e., one shot. The other depths are shorter and don’t correspond to the standard one-shot length.