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Q3. A. Draw a simple line diagram of the bow of a ship to show the position of the following component parts of the ships anchoring system.  Hawse pipe, Cable stopper, Windlass and Cable lifter, Spurling pipe and Chain locker; B. Describe the cable stopper and state its purpose.; C. Show by means of a sketch how the anchor cable is attached to the ship; D. Describe how the chain locker is drained of water, sand and mud.