You're a little bit off on Anchors Aweigh. While the ship is no longer anchored and is considered to be underway at that point - it won't really do anything until the anchor is up and secured which
takes a while based on the depth of the water and speed of the anchor windlass.
I was a deck officer in the navy with 4 years of sea duty - so I have some experience in this realm.
You're a little bit off on Anchors Aweigh. While the ship is no longer anchored and is considered to be underway at that point - it won't really do anything until the anchor is up and secured which
takes a while based on the depth of the water and speed of the anchor windlass.
I was a deck officer in the navy with 4 years of sea duty - so I have some experience in this realm.
Thanks. Printed the answer Google gave but even still was unsure. Thanks for your answer - that helps.
Was curious because the book Master and Commander gave impression it was used to let the captain know the anchor(s) had been cut loose.