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📍The Real Secret Behind a Ship’s Anchor⚓ It’s one of the world’s largest ships on Earth—but when it stops in the middle of the sea, what really keeps it in place? Most people say anchor, but the truth lies in its chain. An anchor isn’t just about weight—it’s about grip. Its design helps it dig deep into the mud or clay of the seafloor. But even the strongest anchor would fail without its massive steel chain, forming a powerful curved line called a catenary. This heavy chain keeps the ship stead