Equipment model; Anchor model; Killick

L3625

Equipment model; Anchor model; Killick Long Caption: Scale: Unknown. A model of a half killick from Tromso, Norway consisting of a single slightly curved arm which tapers towards its ends. There is a cut timber shank which is rectangular in section at the top end and tapers outwards at the bottom end where it is cut out forming a fork. A small rectangular stone passing through the stock at right angles to the base. The top end of the shank has been drilled and is finished with a rope lashing and an eye to which the cable can be attached. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, UK Object: ZBA4813 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: wood; stone; twine Size: 68 mm x 30 mm x 45 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.