Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A model of a Rodger's patent anchor (circa 1853). The model is made entirely of metal with a possibly galvanised finish. The shank is square in section and tapers out towards the crown where the arms curve upwards towards the flat, triangular shaped palms which are mounted on the lower side of each arm. There are two metal eyes welded on either side of the shank which were probably used for gravity shackles or securing and stowing the anchor on board ship. The metal stock is almost triangular in section and rests on a shoulder and is held in place by a fidded metal wedge (missing). There is a pair of circular eyes at the end of the stock while at the head of the shank is fitted a swivelling bow shackle to which is attached a length of anti-kink chain. There is an inscription in black ink on the shank towards the crown: 'VI F 200'.

Object Details

ID: SLR1896
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1853
People: South Kensington Museum
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 574 x 122 x 188 mm