You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway?
A
Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is just clear of the water, then reduce speed to that necessary to keep the line clear of the water.
B
If the towline is properly adjusted and weighted you can order slow or dead slow and the towline will act as a spring to absorb the initial shock.
C
Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is taut and then continue at that speed until towing speed is attained.
D
Order minimum turns until the catenary almost breaks the water, then stop. Order more turns as the hawser slackens but keep the catenary in the water.
E