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Canal chambers that raise and lower ships?
Panama
What is a anchor windless on a ship?
An anchor windlass is a mechanical device used on ships to raise and lower the anchor. It consists of a drum or gypsy wheel that winds the anchor chain or rope, allowing for efficient control of the anchor's deployment and retrieval. Typically powered by hydraulic, electric, or manual systems, the windlass simplifies the anchoring process, enhancing safety and operational efficiency aboard the vessel.
What was built to raise and lower ships that pass through a canal?
Locks are built to raise and lower ships , also to control water levels, so there are some locks that also have dams nearby.
What component of the Panama Canal actually helps to raise and lower ships as they pass through?
The locks
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
How do pirates stop ships?
throw the anchor out stupid
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
Do battleships bring the anchors back aboard?
Yes all Naval ships raise their anchors when the ship is going to move. "Anchor's Away' As soon as the anchor breaks water as it is being raised the exact time is recorded in the ships log and the flag is transefered from the stern of the ship to the halyard over the superstructure of the ship. This pretains to all U.S. Naval vessels.
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.
