The wind has grown stronger and the crew has let out a second anchor and extended the chain that fastens it to the ship by 70 fathoms or 128 metres. A second anchor provides more grip against the stronger wind. Extending the cable allows the anchor to lay horizontally and grip more effectively on the sea floor while still allowing some movement of the ship during strong wind.
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