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What is the purpose of a windlass?
What is a chain in the context of anchoring?
What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
What is the purpose of a shackle?
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What is a measure of the length of an anchor chain?
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What is the function of a wildcat?
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What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
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What is included in the ground tackle?
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What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
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What is the function of a cable?
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What is the primary function of a windlass?
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What is used to attach an anchor chain to an anchor?
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What is the term for the set of chains, hooks, and other equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
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What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
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What is the term for a toothed wheel that controls the movement of an anchor chain?
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What is the primary function of a wildcat?
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What is the term for a strong chain or rope used to fasten something?
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What is used to attach an anchor to the anchor chain?
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What is the term for the length of anchor chain needed, determined by water depth and weather conditions?
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What is the term for a hook that secures the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
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What is the primary purpose of an anchor?
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What is a common use for a chain in the context of anchoring?
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What is the term for the equipment used to secure the anchor chain when the anchor is not in use?
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What is the term for the set of equipment used for anchoring a boat or ship?
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What is the function of a windlass in relation to an anchor?
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What is the primary function of an anchor?
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What is used to measure the length of an anchor chain?
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What is the purpose of ground tackle?
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What is attached to the anchor chain using a shackle?
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What determines the length of anchor chain needed?
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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.
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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.
