Equipment model; Anchor model; Stone anchor

Scale: Unknown. Model of a stone anchor from Itahim, Rio Grande Do Sul, S. Brazil consisting of a light brown tear drop shaped boulder. Around the boulder are three reed or withy hoops at the top, middle and bottom, all of which are connected by four vertical reed or withy lashings, two of which go up to form a large loop or handle to attach the cable to.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4790
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model; Stone anchor
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Devon; Southampton
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 40 mm x 25 mm x 20 mm