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Anchoring series: how the chain holds the ship in place

Jan 5, 2021 | Ship Report Podcasts

Today we talk with retired Columbia River Bar Pilot Capt. Thron Riggs about how the anchor and chain hold the ship in place. Hint: the chain does the bulk of the work, because of its massive weight.

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