30 Questions
What is the purpose of a windlass?
To lift the anchor
What is a chain in the context of anchoring?
A series of metal loops that are linked together
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
Water depth and weather conditions
What is the purpose of a shackle?
To attach an anchor chain to something else
What is a measure of the length of an anchor chain?
A shot
What is the function of a wildcat?
To control the movement of an anchor chain
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
To secure the anchor chain when not in use
What is included in the ground tackle?
The anchor, chain, windlass, and other equipment
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
The water's depth and weather conditions
What is the function of a cable?
To fasten something, like a rope or chain
What is the primary function of a windlass?
To hoist an anchor
What is used to attach an anchor chain to an anchor?
A shackle
What is the term for the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
Ground tackle
What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
To secure the anchor chain when not in use
What is the term for a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain?
Wildcat
What is the primary function of a wildcat?
To control the movement of an anchor chain
What is the term for a strong chain or rope used to fasten something?
Cable
What is used to attach an anchor to the anchor chain?
Shackle
What is the term for the length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions?
Scope
What is the term for a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
Devil's claw
What is the primary purpose of an anchor?
To hold a boat or ship in place
What is a common use for a chain in the context of anchoring?
To link metal loops together
What is the term for the equipment used to secure the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
Devil's claw
What is the term for the set of equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
Ground tackle
What is the function of a windlass in relation to an anchor?
To hoist the anchor
What is the primary function of an anchor?
To hold a boat or ship in place
What is used to measure the length of an anchor chain?
A shot
What is the purpose of ground tackle?
To anchor a boat or ship
What is attached to the anchor chain using a shackle?
The anchor
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
Water depth and weather conditions
Study Notes
Anchoring Equipment
- A wildcat is a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain.
- An anchor is a heavy hook that is dropped to the sea floor and holds a boat or ship in place.
- A windlass is a device used to hoist an anchor.
Anchoring Accessories
- A devil's claw is a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use.
- A shackle is a ring that attaches an anchor chain to something else, such as the anchor.
Chain and Cable
- A chain is a series of metal loops that are linked together.
- A cable is a strong chain or rope used to fasten something.
Measuring Anchor Chain
- A scope is a length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions.
- A shot is a measure of the length of an anchor chain.
Anchoring System
- Ground tackle is the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship.
Test your knowledge of various marine nautical terms related to anchors, chains, and other equipment. Learn about the different components used in anchoring systems and their functions.
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