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The hole that an anchor rope goes through?
That hole is called a "hawsehole." It allows the anchor rope, also known as the rode, to run smoothly from the anchor through the hull of the ship to the windlass or capstan for raising and lowering the anchor.
The ship drops anchor?
it drops anchor
How will you find out if your anchor is dragging?
The distance between the hawsepipe andthe drop point is calculated and compared to the amount of chainlet out. If this ratio is greater than one, either the anchor isdragging or the windless is slipping.
What chains a ship to the sea bottom?
anchor
What keeps a ship still in the ocean?
anchor
What is an anchor?
An anchor is a heavy object from a ship attached to along length of chain to hold the ship in one place.
What is the weight of the anchor on a DDG class ship?
The weight of the anchor on a DDG class ship can vary depending on the specific model and size of the ship. However, in general, the anchor on a DDG class ship can weigh several tons to provide sufficient holding power and stability when the ship is at anchor.
What is the formula of the turning circle of the ship at anchor?
We may simply add the length of the anchor cables used and the length of the ship together in estimating the radius of the turing circle of a ship at anchor.
What does the ship anchor symbolize?
The anchor in the navy stands for Hope.
What an anchor?
An anchor is a heavy object from a ship attached to along length of chain to hold the ship in one place.
What is an anchor line?
An anchor line is a very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.
What is the nautical term for the length of cable attaching a ship to an anchor?
The length of cable attaching a ship to an anchor is called a scope.
