An anchorage is a designated area in a body of water where it is safe and permissible to anchor a vessel. For instance, in a port town, the harbor master may designate specific areas as anchorage zones. These zones may be marked with buoys or other navigation aids.
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Adrift: Seventy-six Days Lost at Sea
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