Description
The Danforth anchor was a radical new design when it was first developed in the late 1930s. Patented in 1940, it saw widespread use as a lightweight anchor for seaplanes, landing craft and pontoon bridges during WWII.
Measurements: 34" x 5.5" x 23"
Weight: 33 lbs. Condition: This anchor has a lovely weathered patina and would make a great display piece if not used as intended. It is weathered and has rust consistent with its age and being used outside. About the Fluke Style Anchor:
The fluke style anchor is one of the most popular anchors among boaters. In mud, sand, and gravel it has one of the highest weight-to-holding power ratios of any anchor. The fluke anchor features a tapered shank and chamfered edges that allow for deep seabed penetration in sand and mud. It stores easily in a storage locker or on a bow roller. The fluke style also makes for a great secondary or stern anchor. The Danforth anchor was a radical new design when it was first developed in the late 1930s. Patented in 1940, it saw widespread use as a lightweight anchor for seaplanes, landing craft and pontoon bridges during WWII. Inventor Richard S. Danforth (1885-1962) was born in Maine and graduated from Dartmouth in 1908.
Weight: 33 lbs. Condition: This anchor has a lovely weathered patina and would make a great display piece if not used as intended. It is weathered and has rust consistent with its age and being used outside. About the Fluke Style Anchor:
The fluke style anchor is one of the most popular anchors among boaters. In mud, sand, and gravel it has one of the highest weight-to-holding power ratios of any anchor. The fluke anchor features a tapered shank and chamfered edges that allow for deep seabed penetration in sand and mud. It stores easily in a storage locker or on a bow roller. The fluke style also makes for a great secondary or stern anchor. The Danforth anchor was a radical new design when it was first developed in the late 1930s. Patented in 1940, it saw widespread use as a lightweight anchor for seaplanes, landing craft and pontoon bridges during WWII. Inventor Richard S. Danforth (1885-1962) was born in Maine and graduated from Dartmouth in 1908.
