Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A model of an unidentified stockless anchor made entirely from iron that has been painted black. The shank is circular in section and tapers towards the crown which consists of an oval shape through which passes the U-shaped arms which pivot through an arc of forty five degrees. The U-shaped arms themselves are circular in section and are complete with a pair of flat, teardrop-shaped palms with small barbs on either face. At the top of the shank is a swivelling bow shackle held in place with a pin.

Object Details

ID: SLR2036
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 130 x 58 x 30 mm