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What is the standard Lenght of an anchor shackles of a boat?
The length of chain between the shackles of a ships anchor chain is 90 feet.
What in a shot in chain measurement?
Shot A unit of length used for anchor chain on ships, = 15 fathoms = 90 feet from
Why do ships anchor chains have one longer than the other?
A ship is held in position by the weight of the chain laying on the bottom. The anchor is used to grab on the bottom when laying anchor. After the anchor is down, several lengths of chain is paid out. The weight of the chain is what holds the ship. The circumstances determine how much chain is needed and which type of anchor to use. Therefore they don't BOTH need to be very long.
What chain connecting a vessel to the anchor?
It is the anchor chain.
What is a chain anchor?
an anchor that is on a chain and is winched up onto the boat
What causes a ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean?
Gravity causes the ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean.
Is an anchor part of a ship?
An anchor is a large heavy object, often shaped like a hook, which is attached to a ship by a chain and/or a rope. It can easily be detached from the ship, and most ships have more than one. To have at least one is essential.
What is an anchor line?
An anchor line is a very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.
What determines type of anchor used on boat?
It depends on the tonnage of the boat and the type of seabed the anchor lies in. Smart boater carry at least 2 anchors, one for sandy bottoms and one for rocky bottoms. In larger ships, the length and weight of anchor chain paid out is also a factor.
What is the name of a ships anchor hole?
Ahole
A sheltered place for ships to anchor?
unknown
What is a town called that has a harbor for ships to anchor?
seaport
