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Cargo ship stranded off Sydney forced to remain at anchor by ferocious conditions | Australia weather | The Guardian
Marine Insight - Knowledge of the anchor turning circle is extremely important when a ship is at anchor to keep a safe distance from the landmass, hazards, and other ships at anchor.
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