if an anchor is heavy enough to hold a ship in place, how does the ship not sink when hauling it?

Question

if an anchor is heavy enough to hold a ship in place, how does the ship not sink when hauling it?

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Answer 1

The anchor is more of a hook than a weight. It digs into the sea floor or grabs onto rocks. It’s very possible to drag the anchor if not properly set, and some locations are not suitable for anchoring because of this.