A complete chain link that’s 3.5 inches in diameter is manufactured by Lister Chain & Forge. The Blaine manufacturer may be impacted by a recent contract change by the U.S. Department of Defense that ...

Before the invention of anchor chain ships used hemp rope, which often broke and put lives in danger.As the size of ships increased hemp rope anchor cables were not strong enough, and in hot climates ...

Anchors are a pretty important part of any ship. They keep it in place out in the open ocean. On large ships, anchors can weigh several tons, and the chains attached to them can weigh several more.

A huge cargo ship carrying 4,200 cars has been split open with an anchor chain, more than a year after it capsized and was left stranded on the Georgia coast. The 600ft South Korean ship Golden Ray is ...