The Bruce Anchor was invented in Scotland to secure floating oil rigs. The superiority of the Bruce's shape gives it tremendous efficiency, particularly on short scope over a variety of bottom conditions. Based on field testing and engineering studies, Lloyds of London approved the replacement of a 45,000 pound conventional oil rig achor with a 14,331 pound Bruce. Constructed of a single piece of cast steel, each Bruce Anchor shown has no moveable parts nor any flimsy components. This allows each anchor to be covered by a lifetime warranty against breakaage.
Every anchor has an upright orientation at which maximum holding power is achieved.
Changes in wind or tide cause the angle of pull to change and to roll the anchor onto its side. A good anchor resets itself quickly to achieve upright orientation. The curved wingtips and point are configured so that pull on the rode automatically rolls the Bruce to its optimum upright orientation, whether for initial setting or resetting. This capability is important in minimizing dragging when wind or tide change. Instead of breaking out, the Bruce can remain imbedded as it veers.