Equipment model; Anchor model; Half killick

Scale: Unknown. A model of a half killick from Tromso, Norway consisting of a single slightly curved arm which tapers towards its ends. There is a cut timber shank which is rectangular in section at the top end and tapers outwards at the bottom end where it is cut out forming a fork. A small rectangular stone passing through the stock at right angles to the base. The top end of the shank has been drilled and is finished with a rope lashing and an eye to which the cable can be attached.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4813
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model; Half killick
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Places: Devon; Southampton
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 mm x 30 mm x 45 mm
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