Anchorage Ground (Noun)
Meaning
Place for vessels to anchor.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The designated anchorage ground in the harbor was clearly marked on the navigation chart to prevent vessels from drifting into the shipping lane.
- According to the port authority, the anchorage ground was located on the western side of the bay, protected from strong winds and currents.
- Vessels were required to use the designated anchorage ground to avoid obstructing the entrance to the marina.
- The anchorage ground was a sandy bottom, making it a relatively safe place for vessels to drop anchor without damaging the seafloor.
- After a long voyage, the captain ordered the crew to set anchor in the designated anchorage ground, where the ship would remain for the night.