Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A proposal model of an anchor designed to swivel on its shank made entirely in wood stained a dark brown colour. The shank is round in section but becomes square in section close to the top. At this point there are a pair of shoulders and the round headed top bulges slightly to accommodate a circular aperture. The base of the shank flares out slightly and passes through the arms terminating at the crown. The arms are sickle shaped and terminate in a pair of spoon shaped flukes. The model has been made to demonstrate the swivelling mechanism, although this no longer functions.

Object Details

ID: SLR1903
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mr Miller
Date made: 1846
People: South Kensington Museum; Mr Miller Mr Miller
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 216 x 136 x 27 mm