Re: Lost anchors


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Posted by Joe Windsor on July 08, 2006 at 14:25:52 from 84.12.197.41 user Joe.

In Reply to: Lost anchors posted by Joe Windsor on July 08, 2006 at 14:04:39:

I thought I'd look up an independent definition of a kedge anchor:

One or more anchors carried in addition to the main, or bower, anchors and usually stowed aft. A kedge may be dropped while the ship is underway, or carried out in a suitable direction by a tender or ship's boat, to enable the ship to be winched off if aground, or swung into a particular heading, or even to be held steady against a tidal or other stream. Source: European Union. (references)

Yes, well, sorry about the Eu Union. But hope it helps. Joe


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