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OK - any advice is most welcome!!!
is it possible to date a ship if the anchor had a chain (links) or rope etc?
is it also possible to determine the size of a ship from the size of anchor?
using the following sketch;
Google Image Result for http://yukonharbor.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/joann-smith-anchor-nomenclature.jpg
I have;
direct line across from palm / bill / tee approx. 5 ft
shank approx. 8 ft
is it possible to date a ship if the anchor had a chain (links) or rope etc?
is it also possible to determine the size of a ship from the size of anchor?
using the following sketch;
Google Image Result for http://yukonharbor.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/joann-smith-anchor-nomenclature.jpg
I have;
direct line across from palm / bill / tee approx. 5 ft
shank approx. 8 ft
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