Equipment model; Anchor model; Half killick

Scale: Unknown. A model of a half killick from Skibbereen and Clonakilty, Co. Cork, circa 1890 made from a rectangular piece of wood. At the top a hole has been been drilled through for attaching the cable. Just below this is a flat rectangular piece of slate, dark grey in colour passing through the stock at right angles to a curved metal rod, which passes through the lower end of the shank and curves up to form a pair of arms.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4829
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: 60 mm x 45 mm x 33 mm