Nautical Marine Aluminum Ship Boat Anchor Decor 25"

Nautical Aluminum Ship Boat Anchor Decor 25"

This nautical marine solid aluminum boat anchor decoration measures 25" x 16" x 19" and is brand new.

The nautical anchor decor has a black finish and includes a removable shackle. The anchor is very similar in design to the "Fisherman" or "Admiralty" anchor.

This decorative ship anchor would be a great addition to your nautical decor.

• Size: 25" x 16" x 19"
  
• Weight: approx. 5 lbs
• Material: Solid aluminum
  
• Construction: Handcrafted
  
• Made in India

The Admiralty Pattern anchor, "A.P.", or simply "Admiralty", and also known as "Fisherman", is the most familiar among non-sailors. It consists of a central shank with a ring or shackle for attaching the rode. At one end of the shank there are two arms, carrying the flukes, while the stock is mounted to the other end, at ninety degrees to the arms. When the anchor lands on the bottom, it will generally fall over with the arms parallel to the seabed. As a strain comes onto the rode, the stock will dig into the bottom, canting the anchor until one of the flukes catches and digs into the bottom.

The basic design remained unchanged for centuries, with the most significant changes being to the overall proportions, and a move from wooden stocks to those of iron. Since one fluke always protrudes up from the set anchor, there is a great tendency of the rode to foul the anchor as the vessel swings due to wind or current shifts. When this happens, the anchor may be pulled out of the bottom, and in some cases may need to be hauled up to be re-set. In the mid-19th century, numerous modifications were attempted to alleviate these problems, as well as improve holding power, including one-armed mooring anchors.The article "Anchor" is part of the Wikipedia encyclopedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor

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