Danforth anchor

Danforth anchor - A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. It does not have a stock.

DANFORTH ANCHOR- Lightweight anchor with piveting flukes and no stock, hold on all types of bottoms. DAVIT- Device that projects beyond the side of the vessel to raise objects from the water. DEAD AHEAD - Position directly in front of the vessel.

Danforth anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. It does not have a stock. Limber Hole ...

DANFORTH ANCHOR: A patented lightweight anchor characterized by long, narrow, twin flukes pivoted at one end of the relatively long shank. DAYBEACON: A fixed navigation aid structure used in shallow waters upon which is placed one or more daymarks.

Victoria is equipped with a Danforth Anchor stowed in the cabin way up fore'ad in the bow compartment, with its anchor line.

See also: Light, Deck, Fluke, Anchor, Boat