Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A model of a large CQR plough anchor made in brass and copper. The shank is made of brass, rectangular in section with hollowed out sides painted red. At the top of the shank is a wing bolt. The shank is fixed to the plough using a hinge like mechanism secured by a brass rod. The plough shaped fluke is made of riveted brass and copper part of the underside of which is painted red. A riveted copper rod is attached to the two palms

Object Details

ID: SLR2051
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: circa 1933
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 510 mm x 275 mm x 180 mm