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8.8.Anchors
Unit 8 - Other accessories
8.8.Anchors
It is an implement for retaining a ship in position at sea by chaining it to the sea bottom. It is also used to secure fishing gear in stationary position at sea. This consists of a strong member with curved arms terminating with a fluke at one end which get embedded in the ground and at other end a ring to which a cable is attached. The position of an anchor is indicated by a buoy called anchor buoy connected to the anchor by a rope. It is also a guide to position of a lost anchor. Three types of anchors are:
It is an implement for retaining a ship in position at sea by chaining it to the sea bottom. It is also used to secure fishing gear in stationary position at sea. This consists of a strong member with curved arms terminating with a fluke at one end which get embedded in the ground and at other end a ring to which a cable is attached. The position of an anchor is indicated by a buoy called anchor buoy connected to the anchor by a rope. It is also a guide to position of a lost anchor. Three types of anchors are:
- Stock anchor.
- Single fluke stock anchor.
- Stockless anchor.
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