A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.

A
hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel
B
hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached
C
hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block
D
tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel
E