File No.A2073

1700’s1600 lbs Admiralty Long Shank Anchor

Salvaged from Penobscot Bay, Maine
Shank: 11′
Fluke to fluke:6′
Flukes: 18″wide  x 24″ long
Square: 4 and1/2″ by 3 and 1/2″
Ring: 20″outside diameter
Estimated weight:1600 lbs
Located in Westbrook, CT
Price reduced from  $8,400 USD to $5,250 USD
Additional information provided by the owner:

“This large anchor, salvaged from Penobscot Bay in Maine is of the Admiralty longshank design (as seen in the photos) dating back to the 1700’s.  Note the long shank, straight arms which form a sharp angle at the crown and the large diameter ring.  It has survived in good condition (typical of wrought iron) and is all intact except for approximately 20% of each fluke as seen in the photos.  The flukes can be easily repaired, if desired, since the wrought iron material is very low in carbon and possesses excellent weldability.

The anchor is missing its wood stock but one can be readily be made, preferably from white oak if so desired. According to Anchors by N. E. Upham “this anchor would be the main bower anchor from a ship of approx 400 tons or the stream or kedge anchor from a much larger vessel.”   It was made from a number of iron bars which were tied together, heated and then forged under a trip hammer into one bar to form the shank, arms, ring etc.  These component parts were then welded together. The moderate degree of corrosion shows very nicely the forging process which is a truly a lost work of art.

Although of British design this anchor may be from a U.S. ship since the anchor design was copied and made in the U.S.  Also the Penobscot Bay location  where it was found was frequented by U.S. vessels, some of which were sunk there in the Revolutionary War.

This anchor has been out of the water for a long time and is completely stable from further corrosion.  Because of its size and weight this anchor is offered for pickup only in Westbrook, CT.  The price includes loading onto a trailer.”

Details are deemed to be correct but are not guaranteed and should be independently verified

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Scruton Marine Inc.   Phone 519-583-1636  

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File No. A2031

Anchor Chain – not presently available- check back later

• 1 3/8”    2 shots total    weight 3400 lbs estimated
• 1 5/8”  13 shots total     weight 32,500 lbs estimated
• Condition: Excellent, used, (little wear)
• Located in New Jersey, USA
• Price on request

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File No.	Dimensions	Description	Location	Price
A2096	30kg	New Danforth Anchors, 30 kg galvanized steel	Port Dover, Ontario	$75 CDN each Volume Discount Available
A2095	10'6 x 9' x 76"	Folding Stock Anchor Circa 1830, pulled from the Atlantic Ocean, professionally preserved, delivery available	Maryland	$11,000 USD
A2094	6' x 4'	Baldt 29 Stockless Anchor w/Chain, weighs roughly 4,000 lbs	Ontario (Near North Bay)	$7,000 CDN New Listing!
A2092	50" x 48"	Russel Bros Ltd. Fort Frances anchor, 250 lbs	Quebec	$800 CDN NEW PRICE!
A2091	6' x 64"	Russel Bros Ltd. Fort Frances, 450 lb anchor, comes with about 8' of chain	Ontario (Northern)	$6,000 CDN
A2089	10' x 11'	Antique Trotman Style Anchor	Ohio	$20,000 USD obo
	6' x 6'	1 Ship Anchor Weighs about 4500 lb	Michigan	SOLD!
	6' x 9'	Large folding stock anchor, 1850-1880, est. 1600 lbs, delivery available	Maryland	SOLD!
A2068	59" x 60" x 43"	19th Century Stock Anchor, weighs approx 250 lbs	Maryland	$3,360 USD
A2085	48" x 52" x 30"	Anchor (age unknown) 48" tall Retrieved from Cooper River in SC Slightly bent	North Carolina	$650 USD
A2083	6' x 6'	6' x 6' 1840-1860 restored anchor with new white oak stock	Michigan	$5,200 USD
A2071	Weighs 200+ lbs 51" shank x 48" stock x 34" across flukes	Antique Kedge Anchor - from middle 1800's	Scotland, UK	$950 USD
	Wt: 750 lbs Dimensions: 85" x 65"	1944 85" x 65" US Navy Danforth Anchor	New York State	SOLD!
A2073	Shank: 11' Fluke to fluke: 6' Flukes: 18" wide x 24" long Estimated weight: 1600 lbs	1700's Admiralty Long Shank Anchor Salvaged from Penobscot Bay, Maine	Connecticut	Price reduced From $8,400 USD To $5,250 USD
A2059	Weighs over 3500 lbs	Antique anchor- 10' tall x 8' wide	Ohio	$21,000 US or best offer
A2031	1 3/8” 2 shots total weight 3440 lb estimated 1 5/8” 13 shots total weight 32,500 lb estimated	Anchor Chain	New Jersey	Not presently available - check back later

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Scruton Marine Inc.   Phone 519-583-1636  

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