Marina Exam Reviewer: When beaching a ship to avoid immediate danger of foundering, it is ideal to do so at/on __________ so that the ship settles slowly, rather than drive her hard ashore and strain the bottom plating.

Marina Exam Reviewer

When beaching a ship to avoid immediate danger of foundering, it is ideal to do so at/on __________ so that the ship settles slowly, rather than drive her hard ashore and strain the bottom plating. 

A. spring tide 
B. full moon 
C. neap tide 
D. high water or falling tide 


Answer:    D. high water or falling tide 

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