Model of a ship's anchor

This is a miniature model of a traditional style anchor known as a 'stocked' anchor, an 'Admiralty pattern' anchor or a common anchor. It was in general use until the early years of the 1900s. This type of anchor was difficult and time consuming to deploy and had to be carried, dismantled and secured flat on the focsle deck. In this period the anchor worked as follows: one of the two flukes would be pulled into the bottom, as the cable was pulled taut under load. The other fluke faced upwards, …

Summary

Object No.

B1553

Object Statement

Anchor model, stocked anchor 'Admiralty pattern' or common anchor, made in [Australia or United Kingdom], part of A A Stewart Collection of model engineering

Physical Description

Miniature ship's anchor black finish, pick type. Length 1 1/4" (SB). (Miniature models numbered B1543 - B1556 mounted on one board 310 mm x 165 mm).

Short URL

https://ma.as/208069

Dimensions

Height

35 mm

Width

25 mm

Source

Credit Line

Purchased 1963

Acquisition Date

1 December 1963

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