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∙ 10y agoIt is the anchor chain.
The turning radius of a vessel is a mathematical computation used to determine the turning circle of the vessel during anchoring in order to check if the anchor is dragging. It can be computed by adding the length of the anchor chain to the overall length of the vessel and subtracting the length between bridge and aft.
The length of chain between the shackles of a ships anchor chain is 90 feet.
A bow stopper is a fitting to secure the anchor chain or rode to the vessel's bow when the anchor is raised. A chain stopper is used to hold the anchor chain in place and relieve strain on the windlass when the anchor is deployed or retrieved.
An anchor is a heavy object from a ship attached to along length of chain to hold the ship in one place.
the length should be 8 times the depth of the deepest water you are planning to anchor in.
"Anchor gypsy" is a term usually associated with boating and refers to a type of anchor chain arrangement that helps to secure the boat in place. It consists of a length of chain attached to the anchor to provide weight and stability. The chain is often stored in a locker or compartment called a gypsy on the boat.
An anchor is a heavy object from a ship attached to along length of chain to hold the ship in one place.
An anchor is fastened to a chain and or hawser. It is used to fasten a ship or boat to the sea bed, and so prevent the vessel from drifting. The anchor is only dropped once the way is almost off the vessel - it is not normally used to bring the vessel to a stop.
1 Shackle = 15 fathoms or 90 feet.
The rope (or "line" as we call it in the nautical world) is called the anchor line. However the the chain, shackle,gear & line that are attached between the actual anchor and the vessel is referred to as the "rode".
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