Mark 2 LWT - 6000 lb Salvage Anchor
N 41° 50.863 W 089° 30.215
16T E 292158 N 4635899
A Navy anchor used on LST landing crafts.
Waymark Code: WM156N
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 01/18/2007
Views: 55
Navy Anchor style – Mark 2 LWT
Weight – 6000 lb
Located at a Veterans Memorial on the west edge of Dixon, IL.
This anchor was used on many ships and is still used today. It is a salvage anchor. This anchor was used on LSTs (Landing Ship Tank)
As the ship approached the beach, it would drop its stern anchor into the sea and trail anchor chain until it reached the beach. After unloading, the ship would use the weight of the anchor and chain to help winch itself free from the shore. This is common practice or standard operating procedure (S.O.P.) for all LSTs.
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