eli5 : how big ship anchors don’t get stuck in the sea bed rocks ?

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this question was in my mind for years… if the anchor keeps the huge ship from drifting, how do you get free when you want to sail away ?

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In addition to the other answers, there are sea anchors and drogues that can be used where the seabed is too far for an anchor to reach.

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