1419. The device used to retain the packing, that keeps water from entering the ship through the opening where the propeller shaft passes through the hull, is called a __________.

The stuffing box is the assembly that retains packing to prevent water ingress where the propeller shaft penetrates the hull. This device, also known as a packing gland, surrounds the shaft and compresses packing material to create a watertight seal. Other options are incorrect: a packing nut is a component of a stuffing box, a hawsepipe handles anchor chains, and a seal cage is not a recognized maritime term.