Anchor chain
A chain attached to the anchor. The chain acts partially as a weight to keep the anchor lying next to the ground so that it can dig in better. Chain is also not damaged as much as line when lying on rocks.
Storage for the anchor chain.
chain plate
The fitting used to attach stays to the hull.
Chain Locker - The compartment, near and below the hawse holes at the bow, for stowing the anchor chains; a compartment in the lower part of a ship for stowing an anchor chain.
CAPSTAN, STEAM A vertical drum or barrel operated by a steam engine and used for handling heavy anchor chains, heavy hawsers, etc. The engine is usually nonreversing and transmits its power to the capstan shaft through a worm wheel.
A nautical measure of water depth, equal to six feet; sometimes also used to indicate the lengths of lead lines, cordage and anchor chains [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] fathom line A line on a chart connecting equal water depths and thereby ...
fathom: a nautical measure equal to six feet; used for measuring water depths, and also for indicating the lengths of lead lines, cordage and anchor chains.
- Proof Coil and Windlass Anchor Chain — For most applications, a long nylon anchor line connected to a chain rode is adequate. Vessels without a windlass can use standard Proof Coil Anchor Chain.
While more traditional yachtsmen still favour only anchor chain, in my opinion, it is noisy, too heavy and places unnecessary strains on the yacht.
The anchor person has to make sure the anchor chain is going to deploy freely, without snags. Not a good time to have one of those!
All fenders tied to the side and 1 or 2 at the stern.
An anchor windlass is a machine that restrains and manipulates the anchor chain and/or rope on a boat, allowing the anchor to be raised and lowered. A notched wheel engages the links of the chain or the rope.
We could run down the list but I think you know it by now and it includes big battery banks, gen sets, inverters, watermakers, copious amounts of anchor chain, etc. It's a long list.
chain locker - Storage for the anchor chain.
channel - A navigable route on a waterway, usually marked by buoybuoys. Channels are similar to roads where the water is known to be deep enough for ships or boats to sail without running aground.
CABLE 1) 1/10 Nautical mile, 2) anchor chain, 3) stainless steel wire.
Capstan A vertical cylindrical machine for veering or hoisting the anchor chain.
Steel tube which passes the anchor chain.
Head
Very front of ship; the bow. The sanitary facilities were located at the head, hence the nautical nickname for toilets.
Capstan - a large, spool-shaped, upright revolving drum which winches up anchor chains, tow ropes, and other heavy things, ...
Vessel with anchor down but not holding
Vessel riding on anchor chains
Vessel with inoperative steering gear
Sailing vessel becalmed or in irons
Exceptionally bad weather (relative to vessel claiming status) ...
Pipes made of heavy cast iron or steel through which the anchor chain runs; placed in the ship's bow on each side of the stem, or in some cases also at the stem when a stern anchor is used. (back)
hawser ...
Holes in the bows through which anchor chains are passed.
Heel
To lean over to one side.
Steel fitting where the anchor chains enter its locker. See spurling pipe SSHEX Sunday, Saturday and Holidays Excluded
Method of calculating the Lay days. These days are not counted. SSS Single Side Skin ...
At anchor in an open roadstead, use cilia bags from jib-boom, or haul them out ahead of the vessel by means of an endless rope rove through a tail-block secured to the anchor chain (Fig. 80).
The number of containers expected to be used in a certain area, for steering purposes. Forecastle
Abbreviation: Fo'c's'le.
Forward part of a vessel where stores, ropes and anchor chains are located.
windlass -- winch for hauling in the anchor chain or line
Window A transparent portion of a jib or mainsail.
Windward - upwind ...
windlass: winch for hauling in the anchor chain or line. wind rose: a diagram usually shown on pilot charts that indicates the frequency and intensity of wind from different directions for a particular place. windward: toward the wind.
 See also: Chain, Boat, Anchor, Bow, Sailing
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