CQR ....what does it stand for?

[theotter]

Could anyone enlighten me as to what CQR stands for. I do know its an anchor!

 

[craigsmith]

It's not an initialism, it's a psuedo-acronym: a pun of "secure".

 

[Admiral]

I think that you will find that Craig is wrong by a mile. It actually stands for Chatham Quick Release.

 

[theotter]

Prior to asking the question I had heard both these answers as well as Canadian Quick Release. So, I am still still not 'enlightened'. Anymore offers?

 

[Salty John]

Invented in 1933 by Sir Geoffery Taylor (a physicist) he named it the CQR after its intended purpose - to be secure. Rumours subsequently circulated that CQR stood for Chatham Quick Release, Catalina Quick release, and now, Canadian Quick Release.

 

[duncanmack]

Coastal Quick Release

Any advances.....?

 

[Hoolie]

Chunky and Quite Robust

 

[hylass]

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Could anyone enlighten me as to what CQR stands for. I do know its an anchor!

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or the french translation:

C elle Q ui R ipe (the one which drag !)

 

[Mirelle]

It is indeed "Secure", and it was indeed invented by Professor Sir Geoffrey Taylor, FRS. A delve through the archives of "Yachting Monthly" will produce the original article describing it, and a read of some of Francis B Cooke's 1930's books will also confirm this.

 

[ajt]

Can't Quite Remember? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Kawasaki]

Can,t Query Rocna?

 

[GMac]

Even though I do like the Hylas comment the best, it is the 'Secure'.

Strangely both are sort of true /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[craigsmith]

And now, a free anchor to anyone who can say what Rocna stands for...

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[GMac]

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And now, a free anchor to anyone who can say what Rocna stands for...

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This could be good /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Ships_Cat]

"New Technology"?

If I've won, could I have the booby prize please, whatever that may be (or is the anchor it)? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

John

 

[Anchorite]

Another backward ancor (sic) NM

I said NM /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Ships_Cat]

Re: Another backward ancor (sic) NM

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Make sure you order the biggest one to get the freight bill up /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

John

 

[cliff]

Break through - When will you deliver my new anchor?
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[bbg]

Right
Old
C*Nt
of an
Anchor

 

[capt_birdseye]

R-usty
O-ld
C-hain
N-ot
A-ppreciated

Would you like my address now, or later ?
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