How Does The Earth Anchor Work

How does the earth anchor work:

The shape of the earth anchor is actually the anchor rod + wedge-shaped grappling hook, which is connected or hinged with a sharp Angle.

Anchoring is achieved by gripping the bottom and the friction between the chain and the seafloor. There will be a special anchorage for anchoring. Generally, the sounder is rarely used to detect the casting, because not all the bottom material is suitable for anchoring. The anchorage will be marked on the chart. Usually, even when the anchor is dropped, the ship is not still, because of the wind and current, the ship will be centered on the anchor, the figure of eight.