Amphibious Vehicle Anchor - Veterans' Memorial Park - Vinton, Ia.
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N 42° 10.242 W 092° 01.063
15T E 581132 N 4669196
Quick Description: This anchor is part of the larger Veterans' Memorial Park located at Riverside Drive & East 1st Street.
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2009 8:39:00 PM
Waymark Code: WM7GJF
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Long Description:This anchor is more than likely from a DUK-W or an Amphibious
"Duck". The anchor is in a raised area of landscaping suspended on
a crossbeam.
The plaque reads:
This anchor was used by an Amphibious Vechicle during World War II
to drop off soldiers and equipment on the beaches.
Donated by Vince Blank
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