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Anchor | A hook which digs in to the bottom to keep the ship from drifting |
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| Anchorage | A sheltered place or area where a boat can anchor. | ||
| Anchor Ball | A black ball visible in all direction display in the forward part of a vessel at anchor. | ||
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Anchor Watch | A member or members of the crew that keep wach and check the drift of ship. | |
| Anchor Light | A white light visible in all direction display in the forward part of a vessel at anchor. | ||
| Cable | The rope or chain made fast to the anchor. | ||
| C.Q.R | Plow type anchor | ||
| Danforth | Light efficient anchor | ||
| Northill | Light efficient anchor | ||
| Rode | The anchor line and/or chain | ||
| Yachtsman | Good heavy all purpose anchor | ||
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Scope | the ratio of length of anchor rode in use to the vertical distance from
the bow of the vessel to the bottom
of the water. Usually four to eight for calm weather and more scope in storm conditions. |
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