"raised anchor" is a correct phrase and can be used in written English.
It refers to the action of raising or lifting an anchor, typically on a boat or ship. Example: The captain gave the order to raise anchor and the crew quickly began to work, pulling the heavy chain up from the ocean floor.
Raised anchor, as well as early red anchor, wares exhibit small patches of greater translucency, called "moons," when held to the light.
Much of the garbage was disposed of in Haiti, but that country halted the dumping and the ship raised anchor again.
The progress of the Chelsea factory is conveniently distinguished by the respective marks of four periods: the triangle period (1743 49/50), the raised anchor period (1750 52), the red anchor period (1752 56), and the gold anchor period (1758 70).
Moore raised anchor and came alongside Polly, intending to recover her.
After a brief and inconsequential exchange of gunfire with the militia men on the shore, however, he again raised anchor and went further downstream to a safe anchorage.
Prince of Wales raised anchor and returned to sea, sailing aimlessly north and east in the hope of finding a more hospitable village from which to seek a guide.
(A capstan is used to raise anchor).
But on summer Fridays, the vessel raises anchor and returns to its original mission: dispensing fresh air, sunshine and tips about staying healthy to children while sailing around the city.
Every time we raise anchor and close the gate, as the dock shrinks into the horizon, and the boomph of fuzzy music begins to blast from our juggernaut speakers, my spirit is weighed down by gloom.
So my first marriage was on the rocks before we even had a chance to raise anchor.
Once movement was detected, the crew attempted to raise anchor and maneuver away from the shore, but the weather and sea conditions made this difficult.
