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National Stock Number:
2040-01-605-6962
Federal Supply Class:
2040
National Item Identification Number:
016056962
Description:
SEA ANCHOR
Detail:
A BUCKET OR CONE SHAPED ITEM MADE OF CLOTH STRETCHED ON A FRAME TO WHICH IS ATTACHED A BRIDGLE AND A MOORING LINE. THE THROAT OR APEX MAY BE DESIGNED FOR A STORM OIL CONTAINER. WHEN THROWN OVERBOARD IT IS USED TO RETARD THE DRIFT AND TO KEEP A BOAT'S BOW INTO THE WIND IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE POSSIBILITY OF CAPSIZING. THE MOORING LINE MAY BE SUPPLIED AS A SEPARATE ITEM.
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Manufacturer Information:
| 8293711 | 53711 | NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND |
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Techincal Specification:
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | MFTA DROGUE | | SPECIAL FEATURES | SAMSON AMSTEEL-BLUE IS HIGH STRENGTH; TORQUE-FREE ROPE HAVING A BUOYANCY OF 0.98 +.04/-.02; DROGUE TO BE FABRICATED TO BE 150 FT(+/-6IN)IN LENGTH |
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