Jim Conlin wrote:
I recollect the generic term "kellet" and that there was a commercial
product called "Rode Rider".


Isn't "killock" also used for that? Nautical terminolgy
isn't a high precision science.

In the Hornblower books, occasionally they use a cannon
barrel as a kellet, for better holding & security. Kind of
drastic but then Hornblower *never* dragged anchor!

Fresh Breezes- Doug King