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How do you make out if the Anchor is dragging?

Dragging Anchor

It can take some time to realise the Anchor is dragging, despite the ship drifting. A vigilant bridge watch is, therefore, essential.By watching the bearing of two fixed lights or objects in line. Beam bearings are the best. If they change, the ship is dragging. By dropping the deep sea lead on to the bottom, and noting if it trails ahead of the ship. By observing the anchor cable if she comes to long stay then short stay and then long stay repeatedly means she is dragging anchor. The ship’s side against the wind hasn’t changed. Checking to see there is no slacking of chains … [Read more...]

By Cult of Sea Filed Under: Deck Tagged With: anchor, beam bearings, deck, drag, fluke, swinging circle

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