National Stock Number:
2040-66-058-2963
Federal Supply Class:
2040
National Item Identification Number:
660582963
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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