Is it true that large vessels anchors need to be cut loose if they

Answer (1 of 7): While it’s possible that an anchor gets ‘’stuck’’ on a very bad anchorage, it is a rather seldom occurrence. Ships are not held by the anchor ‘’dug in’’ only, but in combination with the proper length of chain on the ground. When you up-anchor, the vessel will steam slowly ahead

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