USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Anchor and chain loss can often lead to collisions and grounding, which can result in additional damage to a vessel. Adding to the costs of anchor loss is the increasingly common requirement from port authorities that lost anchors are recovered.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the storm rises when the ship is in a harbor, an anchor is dropped from the bow (front) to secure it to solid ground below. The anchor keeps the bow pointed into the wind as the ship safely pivots around it, preventing the ship from capsizing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Usually, letting go (dropping of anchor) is done to reduce the speed of the vessel as swiftly as possible to prevent any forthcoming mishap.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mooring refers to lassoing, tethering, tying, or otherwise securing your boat to a fixed object, such as a mooring buoy, rather than dropping an anchor to secure your vessel anywhere you fancy.