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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 15:45:19 GMT
I recently acquired a very nice large rond anchor which I think came over on a dutch barge. It is a proper bit of kit. I searched extensively using the term "meerpennen" (dutch for mooring pin) but could not find the same thing. Its like a fisherman's anchor with one of the flukes cut off but it has been made for the purpose of mooring. Much bigger than the English rond or rhond anchor things which have limited usefulness.
Had been considering getting a quote from the local fabricator to get some copies done as it is a seriously good item. will put a photo up later on.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 16:27:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2016 16:28:42 GMT
I think that might be the Rolls Royce of mooring anchors but I have never seen one before and I do look around a fair bit!
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Post by kris on Sept 27, 2016 10:22:40 GMT
You do seem to have a fascination for mooring equipment? There's a guy locally that uses two of these but for spring lines. Next time I see him I'll ask where he got them from. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2016 10:58:51 GMT
Ta. I wouldn't be surprised if he has actually cut one fluke off a fisherman's anchor as that would have the same effect. I might try it but it would need to be a modern cast or forged steel anchor as the old hand forged iron ones would peen over too much when hit by hammer. BTW yes. I like all sorts of iron boating tools and equipment. I have 20 hand forged boathook heads all found with the magnet for example  ! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2016 11:24:39 GMT
The obvious difference being that a fisherman anchor has a sliding cross bar which even if removed would still mean there would be 2 holes and the item I have pictured only has one hole so it is not a cut up anchor..
By the way do not mistake this for a standard Rhond anchor as they look similar but have not got the large 'tine' on the end and are rather less effective in soft ground.
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