What are the parts of the anchor?

• A. Flukes, Crown, Stock, Shank
• B. Bow, Stern, Keel, Rudder
• C. Rope, Chain, Shackle, Cleat
• D. Eye, Padeye, Grommet, Ring

Answer: (A)

Anchor anatomy centers on the parts that actually grip the bottom. The flukes are the wide blades that dig into the seabed to hold the anchor in place. The crown is the junction where the shank meets the flukes, acting as the pivot point for how the flukes set. The stock is a horizontal bar that helps the anchor orient so the flukes bite properly as it moves. The shank is the long central shaft you handle when setting or retrieving the anchor. The other options describe hull parts or general mooring hardware, not the anchor’s own components.