Equipment model; Anchor model

Scale: Unknown. A model of an anchor shank made entirely in wood (mahogany). The shank is round in section and becomes square in section near the top where there are a pair of shoulders beneath a rounded top. Inscribed in ink on the shank is the letter "B". The shank flares outwards at the bottom where there are two notches for the provision of the arms.

Object Details

ID: SLR2850
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model; Anchor model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
People: South Kensington Museum; Perrin, Richard (designer) Perrin, Richard (designer)
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 212 x 41 x 19 mm