stockless anchor

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Diagram of a stockless anchor with labeled parts, including the ring, shank, balancing band, crown, shoulder, bill, and fluke, showing the main components used for mooring ships.

stockless anchor

nautical device

Also known as: patent anchor

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The stockless anchor (Figure 2), which was patented in England in 1821, came into wide use principally because of its ease of handling and stowing. The crown, arms, and flukes of a stockless anchor are cast in one piece and can pivot slightly from side to…
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The stockless anchor (Figure 2), which was patented in England in 1821, came into wide use principally because of its ease of handling and stowing. The crown, arms, and flukes of a stockless anchor are cast in one piece and can pivot slightly from side to…
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