An anchor in which an L-shaped shank has a single fluke pivotally secured to the shorter leg of the L. The L-shaped shank lies substantially in a plane. The fluke pivots through the plane but not in the plane. The fluke has a single triangular, planar fluke member which may be disposed in the plane. The longer leg of the shank is arcuate and the anchor cable is attached thereto.
An anchor in which an L-shaped shank has a single trapeziform fluke pivotally secured to the shorter leg of the L provides a larger surface area for the palm of the fluke. The fluke is configured such that a center of force is directed perpendicularly to the shorter leg of the L to minimize the tendency of the anchor to move sideways or crab.
An improved plough anchor is provided, having an elongate shank and a plough body, the plough body having provided therein a neck portion pivotally attached to the remainder thereof and through which the elongate shank is connected thereto, the axis described by the pivotal connection of the neck portion and remainder of the plough body being tilted forward of vertical, such that upon rotation of the elongate shank with respect to the plough body the elongate shank is at its highest when not orientated along an axis described by the plough body.
