Admiralty Anchor - Port Jefferson, New York
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N 40° 56.929 W 073° 04.056
18T E 662647 N 4534873
The Admiralty Anchor was adopted by the British Navy in the mid-1840's. also known as a "kedge", the anchor style is still in use for small boats and mooring. It has great holding power in sandy or muddy sea floors.
Waymark Code: WM18QZ0
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2023
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The Historical Marker near the anchor reads:
The Admiralty anchor in the turnaround behind you is symbolic of the Port Jefferson Village Center, which is the anchor of our community. The iron anchor was found by the / RV (Research Vessel) Seawolf while trawling in an area south of the entrance to Ambrose Channel. The anchor dates back to the years between 1890-1910 and is from a vessel that was about 180-feet long and weighed around 1300 tons. This type of anchor was developed by the British Navy (hence Admiralty anchor) in the 1840s, and commonly used by vessels built in Port Jefferson in the 1850s.
The RV Seawolf, which docks in Port Jefferson, is shown underway. The 80 foot vessel is used for education and research by students in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University.
Captain Stephen Cluett of the RV Seawolf prepare to remove the Admiralty anchor by cane.
The approximately 4000 pound Admiralty anchor prior to restoration.
Christopher Cluett restores the Admiralty anchor for his Troop 45, Port Jefferson, Eagle project.
News Article: R/V Seawolf Discovery and Eagle Scout Project Becomes Port Jefferson Landmark
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