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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.
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What causes a ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean?
Gravity causes the ships iron anchor to sink to the ocean.
What is the name of a ships anchor hole?
Ahole
A sheltered place for ships to anchor?
unknown
Where did the slaves sleep on slave ships?
In the hold of the ship, crammed next to each other. Often in chains.
What is a town called that has a harbor for ships to anchor?
seaport
What is a sheltered area that ships can anchor safely?
harbor
How do pirates stop ships?
throw the anchor out stupid
What do the anchor links mean on the fouled anchor?
The links mean nothing. Rope is sometimes portrayed. Either where used to anchor ships in the age of sail.
A sheltered area of water where ships can anchor safely?
Harbor
What meaning of anchor bearing?
A set of crossed compass bearings as observed from a vessel laying at anchor to identify the ships position.
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.
How much does the average anchor weigh?
The average modern day anchor on medium sized ships is about 60 tons. The average anchor on a large ship is about 100 tons.
