mushroom anchor
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A mushroom anchor is a type of anchor with a bowl-shaped head and a shank welded to its center. It is designed to grip the ground effectively, regardless of how it lands. This anchor is primarily used for permanent moorings, such as those for lightships, dredges, and lighters. Unlike anchors with flukes that dig into the seabed, the mushroom anchor holds by its weight and friction. It is shaped like an upside-down mushroom.123
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