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Sign: London - Greenwich - National Maritime Museum - Anchor of Ark Royal


Address:
Unnamed Road, London SE10 9NF, UK
Category:
Monuments and History
City:
London For all manhole covers in London
Country:
United Kingdom For all manhole covers in United Kingdom
Shape:
Rectangle
Material:
Metal
Placement:
Wall or fence
Tags:
Vessels and their parts


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On the sign:
Byers’ improved stockless anchor, 1953

This is one of the two main anchors from Ark Royal, the Royal Navy’s last conventional aircraft carrier. Updated during her life with the addition of steam catapults, mirror landing gear and an angled flight deck, she was able to operate the most modern naval aircraft of her time.

This anchor, manufactured by W. L. Byers & Co. of Sunderland in 1953, weighs 9.5 tons (9.63 tonnes). It is typical of those required for a major warship.

EQS0187

Please do not climb on this anchor.
Photography:
2023
Eli Zvuluny
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Comments:
The anchor, one of two placed at the entrance to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, was used by the aircraft carrier Ark Royal that was used by the British Navy in World War II. The anchor is different from the classic (Admiralty) anchors, and is mainly intended for large and heavy ships.

The anchor was taken on the same day Click for a larger image

You can see the manufacturer’s name on the anchor
W.L. BYERS&CO LTD
SUNDERLAND
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The National Maritime Museum and the two anchors were photographed on the same day Click for a larger image Click for a larger image


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