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What is Anchor Chain – Everything You Should Know

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What is Anchor Chain – Everything You Should Know
anchor chain

As we learned in the article on types of anchors, nautical equipment that is used to restrict structural or vehicular movement in the water using a combination of weight and friction along the bed of the ocean or seafloor is known as an anchor.

Its primary purpose is to provide a mechanism for ships and boats to hold their position either during berthing and mooring operations at ports, or for large offshore installations such as semi-submersible oil rigs to remain stationary above an oil deposit.

To do so, the anchor grips on to any rocks or debris at the bottom of the ocean or sea, to

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