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An underwater pipe anchoring device is adapted to be connected to an anchor for anchoring the pipe to underwater strata. A first support section is shaped to engage a first portion of the outer surface of the pipe and a second support section is shaped to engage a second portion of the outer surface

An underwater pipe anchoring device is adapted to be connected to an anchor for anchoring the pipe to underwater strata. A first support section is shaped to engage a first portion of the outer surface of the pipe and a second support section is shaped to engage a second portion of the outer surface of the pipe. A hinge connects an end of the second support section to the first support section so that the second support section can swing into and out of a position where the support sections surround the pipe and engage opposite sides of the outer surface of the pipe. The end of the second support section opposite the hinge is releasably connected to the first support section so that the support sections can be connected for supporting the pipe. Metal-to-metal contact between the support sections and pipe is prevented for protecting the pipe.

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Pipeline anchoring device for anchoring a pipe to underground strata, comprising: (a) a first support section shaped to engage a first portion of the outer surface of the pipe; (b) a second support section shaped to engage a second portion of the outer surface of the pipe; (c) hinge means for connec

Pipeline anchoring device for anchoring a pipe to underground strata, comprising: (a) a first support section shaped to engage a first portion of the outer surface of the pipe; (b) a second support section shaped to engage a second portion of the outer surface of the pipe; (c) hinge means for connecting a portion of the second support section to the first support section on one side of the pipe so that the second support section can swing into and out of a position where the support sections surround the pipe and engage opposite sides of the outer surface of the pipe; (d) means for releasably connecting a portion of the second support section on the other side of the pipe from the hinge means to the first support section so that the support sections can be connected for supporting the pipe; and (e) one of the support sections including at least one portion projecting outwardly away from the pipe and an opening in said portion; and (f) anchor means including at least one elongated rod adapted to be driven into and become anchored in underground strata, an upper drive head on said rod of smaller cross-sectional dimensions than said opening, a drive coupling adapted to fit over the drive head, lower bearing means larger than at least part of said opening connected to the coupling for engaging and holding the lower surface of the said portion, upper bearing means larger than at least part of said opening and including an opening through which the drive coupling can project, and lock means for preventing the drive coupling from moving downward through the opening in said upper bearing means.