: The chain is stretched out at an acute angle to the seabed, under significant tension.
: The anchor chain is hove in close to the ship's side but not yet vertical; it is slackening as the vessel moves toward the anchor. Anchors Up
: The chain is leading directly to the starboard (right) side. : The chain is stretched out at an
: The windlass pulls the chain in. The deck officer reports the number of "shackles" (standard lengths of chain) as they come on board. Anchors Up