Which vessels never show masthead lights?

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Multiple Choice

Which vessels never show masthead lights?

Explanation:
Masthead lights are the white forward-facing lights used on vessels making way under power. A sailing vessel, when under sail and not using its engine, is not a power-driven vessel and does not carry a masthead light. Instead, it shows the typical navigation lights for a sailing vessel: sidelights and a stern light if underway, or an anchor light when stationary. Thus, purely sailing vessels do not display a masthead light, which is why this option is the best answer. The other types listed are generally power-driven or operate with propulsion, so they would display a masthead light when underway.

Masthead lights are the white forward-facing lights used on vessels making way under power. A sailing vessel, when under sail and not using its engine, is not a power-driven vessel and does not carry a masthead light. Instead, it shows the typical navigation lights for a sailing vessel: sidelights and a stern light if underway, or an anchor light when stationary. Thus, purely sailing vessels do not display a masthead light, which is why this option is the best answer. The other types listed are generally power-driven or operate with propulsion, so they would display a masthead light when underway.

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