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Ganger Length

Ganger Length

Created OnAugust 21, 2018
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A short length of the ship’s anchor cable which is found between the ‘Anchor Crown ‘D’ Shackle’ and the fist joining shackle of the cable. It may contain a swivel and usually is made up of only a few links.

Related:

  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Arrived ship
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • ROLLING
  • DOP (Dropping Outward Pilot)

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