- Heritage Environmental Record
- Admiralty Anchors & Capstans
- Historical restoed anchor Trafalgar Cemetery
Historical restoed anchor Trafalgar Cemetery
Ref: HA013
This anchor is of a traditional pattern known as the Admiralty Pattern, or AP, adopted by the British Admiralty in 1852, but similar in shape to anchors dating back to as early as the late 4th century BC. They were known as Rodger's anchor in recognition of Lieutenant Rodger who designed it. Rodger's anchor marked a great departure from the form of previous anchors. The arms were formed in one piece, and were pivoted at the crown on a bolt passing through the forked shank.
