Which item is NOT an anchor part?

Which item is NOT an anchor part?

• A. Shank
• B. Flukes
• C. Crown
• D. Anchor rode

Answer: (D)

Anchor anatomy includes components that are part of the anchor itself and the line that connects the boat to the anchor. The shank is the long central stem, the flukes are the digging blades, and the crown is the junction where the shank meets the flukes. The anchor rode, however, is the line or chain used to connect the vessel to the anchor and is not an anchor component. So the item that is not an anchor part is the anchor rode.

Anchor anatomy includes components that are part of the anchor itself and the line that connects the boat to the anchor. The shank is the long central stem, the flukes are the digging blades, and the crown is the junction where the shank meets the flukes. The anchor rode, however, is the line or chain used to connect the vessel to the anchor and is not an anchor component. So the item that is not an anchor part is the anchor rode.