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it is determined by the length of the shackle passed into water,in addition to the length from the for'd perpendicular to the bridge.sum of these two are known as the swinging circle of the ship.it is radius at which the ship rotates with anchor as the centre.the radius will not exceed the sum of the lengths.it is important to check time to time whether the anchor is dragging or not.swinging circle should be closely watched when the ship's are nearby.swinging circle can be reduced by standing moor.
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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.
How do you stop the swinging of the ship's bow?
Stop the ship.
The ship drops anchor?
it drops anchor
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 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.
How do you stop the swinging of the ships bow?
Stop the ship.
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.
Why and for what are anchors use for ships and boats?
The anchor prevents a ship from drifting away due to the water currents or tide. A popular misconception is that the anchor itself acts as the main weight to "secure" the ship in its position. On an anchoring run, the ship would lay the anchor together with a length of its iron cables on the seabed. The length to be released would depend on factors such as the depth of the water etc. So it is not the weight of the anchor, but the weight of the huge iron cables connected to the anchor that "secures" the ship. The anchor's weight does play a role, but it is mainly used to grip or hook the iron cables to the seabed. A ship properly anchored would be held to a circular area, the radius defined by the length of the cable released. Also, occasionally, with strong currents, the ship could "drag anchor."
