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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Cast Iron Anchor

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Overview

A corroded cast iron "Admiralty" or "Fisherman" anchor which was found on seabed at end of Busselton Jetty in 1980. If this anchor once had flukes they have since corroded away.

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.943

Item type

Width

58 cm

Height or length

95 cm

Depth

4 cm

Themes

Contextual Information

The "Admiralty" anchor, also known as a "Fisherman", consists of a central shank with a ring or shackle for attaching the rope, chain, or cable connecting the ship and the anchor. When the anchor lands on the bottom, it generally falls over with the arms parallel to the seabed. As a strain comes onto the rope, the stock digs into the bottom, canting the anchor until one of the flukes catches and digs into the bottom.

This anchor was kept in front garden in Morley (Perth) for 30 years before it was donated to the Museum.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

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Parent records

ROOM 1.7 Marine

Busselton Historical Society

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