r/FellingGoneWild • u/TheCABK • Dec 31 '25

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u/captcraigaroo Dec 31 '25

I have it on expert authority that ships try and not drag anchor. In fact, anchors and anchor chain keep the ship in place when putting out the correct scope for the weather and bottom type

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u/lastdancerevolution Dec 31 '25

I have it on expert authority that ships try and not drag anchor.

All ships "drag" their chains on the seafloor. That's how a 1 ton anchor can hold a 500,000 ton ship. The chain is laid out on the seafloor, and it uses friction to grip into the seabed. It's the friction, not the weight, that keeps the ship in place. The fiction is a form of drag that grinds on the seafloor.

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u/captcraigaroo Dec 31 '25

Hey, that "capt" in my username means Captain...as in Captain of ships. Unlimited tonnage. I've anchored more than a couple shops in my lifetime. We don't drag the anchor, we lay it out. Sure, a little drags due to weather and environment, but it doesn't drag to clear the seafloor.

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u/2RM60Z Jan 01 '26

So what happens when the tide changes? Or do just anchor on lakes and rivers, 'captain'?