Anchor, ship's ; [?]; 19th century; 2011.245
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Anchor, ship's
About this object
Ship's anchor; a very large, iron anchor with attached anchor chain.
While trawling off Long Point in 1956, Maurice Hall of Port Chalmers recovered the anchor. It may have come from Captain Hayward's 'Bessie' or another sailing vessel of the late 19th century.
Maker
Date Made19th century
Place Made Medium and Materialsprocessed material, metal, iron
MeasurementsLarge
Subject and Association Keywordstransportation and communications, shipping
Credit LineFrom the collection of Owaka Museum Wahi Kahuika The Meeting Place "a rest on your journey".
Object Type Object number2011.245
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