That either the chain or the clasp broke.
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This unit of measurement is different in different professions. A surveyor's chain is 66 feet. An engineer's chain is 100 feet.
A shot of chain is 90 feet. The weight of 90 feet of chain will depend upon the type and guage of chain.
One chain = 66 survey feet.
66 feet
One chain is equal to 66 survey feet.
A chain is a very old Linear Measure. 1 chain = 22 yards = 66 feet.
There is an "engineering chain" that measures 100 feet, and then there is a "surveying chain" that measures 66 feet. To get inches, simply multiply the applicable chain by 12.
1 chain is equal to 66 feet.
when it is broke
The song titled The Slavery Chain Done Broke At Last is listed under Les Negro Spirituality. The song is considered a celebration.