Deck General · Ground Tackle & Anchoring
On an anchor, the 'crown' is defined as:
- AThe upper end of the shank where the anchor chain attaches
- BThe crosspiece that keeps the shank vertical when set
- CThe junction at the base of the shank where the arms meet✓ Correct
- DThe curved portion of each arm near the fluke tip
Explanation
The crown is the bottom of the anchor — the curved junction where the shank meets the arms. The ring or shackle at the top of the shank is where the rode attaches (the shank head). The stock is the crosspiece on an admiralty-pattern anchor. Understanding anchor anatomy is important for rigging a trip line to the crown for recovery if the anchor is fouled.
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