Found on a Florida beach

[August]

Hi - found this today on the beach. Any ideas? Weighs about 15 pounds.

 

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[Blackfoot58]

A link from a big-honkin’ anchor chain? ⚓️

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Yes, from here it looks like it could be a link to a very old anchor chain.
I'd search the entire area if possible and then go back again after a big storm or hurricane.

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[newnan man]

Looks like encrusted metal so I agree, anchor chain is top of the list.

 

[CoinsAndThings]

If it's old enough, it will be made from wrought iron. Wrought iron is sought out by blacksmiths and knife-maker's as it has a pleasing stranded appearance.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Clean it up. IMO it's not an anchor link...looks more like a U bolt.

 

[Gare]

Maybe part of a anchor . 15 pounds is pretty heavy for just a link i would think

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Maybe part of a anchor . 15 pounds is pretty heavy for just a link i would think

It depends on the size of the ship. Ocean going vessels can easily have anchors weighing thousands of pounds and the chains can be quite heavy.

 

[Gare]

But this is kind of modern day . Not one all encrusted like the one he got