You have arrived at your anchorage location. You
have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has s...

Question

You have arrived at your anchorage location.  You
have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor.  How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?

Accepted Answer

The backwash of the propeller reaches amidships

Deck 2014: Deck General

You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?

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