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FLUKE ANCHOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-10-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
  • Maneuvering of Ships
CONT

Fluke anchors. These anchors have flukes that are positioned wide apart. They have a lower weight than other anchors ... They have a strong holding power due to their teeth, or ''flukes,'' that are designed to dig into the bottom, helped by their long anchor shank. … Fluked anchors are particularly suitable for sandy, soft seabed.

OBS

Fluke anchors include the Britany, Danforth, Fortress, Fob and Guardian.

Key term(s)
  • fluke style anchor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
  • Manœuvre des navires
CONT

L'ancre plate est utilisée pour les mouillages occasionnels et [elle] est performante sur des fonds plutôt sableux et vaseux. Cette ancre est munie de pattes éloignées et [elle] est plus légère. L'ancre plate bénéficie d'une excellente tenue grâce à ses pattes et [elle] est très facile d'utilisation […]

OBS

Parmi les ancres plates, on retrouve les ancres Britany, Danforth, Fortress, Fob et Guardian.

Spanish

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