When one upbound vessel is overtaking another vessel and both are pushing a tow ahead, what reaction may you expect?

A
Both towheads will tend to drift apart, and the overtaking vessel will be slowed down.
B
Both towheads will tend to drift together, and the overtaking vessel will be slowed down.
C
Both towheads will tend to drift apart, and the overtaken vessel will be slowed down.
D
Both towheads will tend to drift together, and the overtaken vessel will be slowed down.
E