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Anchors Collection

Background imageAnchors Collection: United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees

United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees We Build and Fight with all our might! Date: 1942

Background imageAnchors Collection: Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

Background imageAnchors Collection: Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour, Co Antrim, Ireland

Background imageAnchors Collection: Picture No. 10768000

Picture No. 10768000
Snorkeller - Valerie Taylor on the anchor on the wreck of the Sirius off Norfolk Island, Australia Date:

Background imageAnchors Collection: Queen Elizabeth in 1940

Queen Elizabeth in 1940
She anchors beside her elder sister, Queen Mary, in the docks at New York, for safety during World War Two : both will be used for wartime purposes

Background imageAnchors Collection: Coat of arms with ruler symbols

Coat of arms with ruler symbols, tsar's crown, imperial plaque and sceptre, double-headed eagle with crown, anchor with inscription, plumage, Saint Petersburg or Petrograd, Russia

Background imageAnchors Collection: The port of Hiogo with the English and American fleets

The port of Hiogo with the English and American fleets, at anchor, 1869, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Asia

Background imageAnchors Collection: The port of Hiogo with the English and American fleets

The port of Hiogo with the English and American fleets, at anchor, 1869, Japan, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known, Asia

Background imageAnchors Collection: Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Granton Harbour and Pier, Edinburgh

Granton Harbour and Pier, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Newhaven, from the Pier, Edinburgh

Newhaven, from the Pier, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Leith Docks, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Leith Docks, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Edinburgh Dock, Leith, Edinburgh

Edinburgh Dock, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: The East and West Piers, Leith

The East and West Piers, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Leith Roads, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Leith Roads, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Leith Harbour, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Leith Harbour, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: Leith Harbour, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Leith Harbour, Edinburgh, Scotland, 19th century

Background imageAnchors Collection: The French fleet at anchor off Kowloon

The French fleet at anchor off Kowloon, Hong Kong Island and the city of Victoria, 1860

Background imageAnchors Collection: Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk

Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk, France, 19th century, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk

Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk, France, 19th century, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk

Ruytingen lightship anchored in the fairway entrance between Outer-Ruytingen and Inner Ruytingen near Dunkirk, France, 19th century, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Kappeln, city view, buoy, anchor

Kappeln, city view, buoy, anchor, propeller, landscape fishing, Schlei, blue sky, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Tanker, LNG Liquefied Natural Gas tanker

Tanker, LNG Liquefied Natural Gas tanker, at anchor near the seaside resort of Binz, Baltic Sea, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: GDR, Stralsund, 23.09.1988, old town

GDR, Stralsund, 23.09.1988, old town, anchor, view to crane at the harbour

Background imageAnchors Collection: GDR, Berlin, 14. 04. 1990, excursion boat on the Mueggelsee

GDR, Berlin, 14. 04. 1990, excursion boat on the Mueggelsee, sailing boat

Background imageAnchors Collection: Mother and daughter pose with anchor and hope that the father returns healthy from the sea

Mother and daughter pose with anchor and hope that the father returns healthy from the sea, 1910s, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Pointer telegraph by Breguet

Pointer telegraph by Breguet

Background imageAnchors Collection: Figurehead at the ship's bow

Figurehead at the ship's bow, tall ship, wooden figure, superstition, stem, sailing ship, anchor, sailor, paint, renew, planks, historical illustration 1880

Background imageAnchors Collection: Heath on Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein

Heath on Sylt, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, reed house, dune landscape, anchor, lonely, Germany, historical illustration 1880, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Launching of the armoured corvette Bayern

Launching of the armoured corvette Bayern, Bremerhaven, Lower Saxony, North Sea, shipyard, new building, harbour, warship, Imperial Navy, flags, anchor, celebration, wreaths, spectators, Germany

Background imageAnchors Collection: Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, North Sea

Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, North Sea, emblem, symbol, navy, flag, sailor, sailing ship, cannon, anchor, steering wheel, Germany, historical illustration 1880, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: Skipper from Ostholstein, Luebeck

Skipper from Ostholstein, Luebeck, room, man, smoker, pipe, grandfather clock, bed, furnishing, bench, floorboards, mural, window, hat, anchor, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Background imageAnchors Collection: Kappeln, town view, buoy, anchor

Kappeln, town view, buoy, anchor, propeller, landscape fishing, Schlei, blue skySchleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe

Background imageAnchors Collection: The coat of arms of Christopher Columbus with fort

The coat of arms of Christopher Columbus with fort, lions, map and anchors, historical illustration from 1881

Background imageAnchors Collection: Emblem, England, inscription, Dieu et Mon Droit

Emblem, England, inscription, Dieu et Mon Droit, God and My Right, flags, globe, compass, anchor, royal crown, lion, unicorn, historical illustration 1885

Background imageAnchors Collection: Tattoo, the old sailor tattoos an anchor on the arm of the young cadet

Tattoo, the old sailor tattoos an anchor on the arm of the young cadet, Tattoo, the old sailor tattoos an anchor on the arm of the young cadet, Historic, historical

Background imageAnchors Collection: Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) clinging to small anchor

Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) clinging to small anchor, Makadi Bay, Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea, Africa

Background imageAnchors Collection: Bust of Scipio Africanus, Roman general, c.235-183 BC

Bust of Scipio Africanus, Roman general, c.235-183 BC
Bust of Scipio Africanus, Roman general and statesman, c.235-183 BC. In winged and crested helmet, breastplate with head of Medusa

Background imageAnchors Collection: Miliary column and rostral column of G. Duilius, Rome

Miliary column and rostral column of G. Duilius, Rome
Miliary column or milestone, erected to measure distance from the Forum (left), and rostral column commemorating Gaius Duilius's naval victory at the Battle of Mylae, 260 BC

Background imageAnchors Collection: WD 959 section 2 f.122

WD 959 section 2 f.122
BL7440949 WD 959 section 2 f.122 by Alexander, William (1767-1816); British Library, London, UK; (add.info.: An Album of 372 drawings of landscapes, coastlines)

Background imageAnchors Collection: Anchors at naval shipyard, by Ferdinand Perrot, lithograph, 19th century

Anchors at naval shipyard, by Ferdinand Perrot, lithograph, 19th century
DGA645079 Anchors at naval shipyard, by Ferdinand Perrot, lithograph, 19th century by Perrot, Ferdinand Victor (1808-41); (add.info.: Anchors at a naval shipyard, lithograph by Ferdinand Perrot)

Background imageAnchors Collection: Old anchor and houses at the harbor of Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Old anchor and houses at the harbor of Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageAnchors Collection: Restaurants at the harbor in Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Restaurants at the harbor in Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageAnchors Collection: Old anchor and houses at the harbor of Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Old anchor and houses at the harbor of Greetsiel, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Background imageAnchors Collection: L. Jacubowski, H.E. Anchors, Ezra E. Jones, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service

L. Jacubowski, H.E. Anchors, Ezra E. Jones, 1918 or 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
L. Jacubowski, H.E. Anchors, Ezra E. Jones, 1918 or 1919. American soldiers next to ship after their return to the United States after World War I

Background imageAnchors Collection: A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)

A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas)
7338096 A sea officer, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Greenhill, John (1642/9-76); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: John Greenhill A head-and-shoulders portrait)

Background imageAnchors Collection: English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)

English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337760 English warships at anchor in a calm, drying sails, early 18th century (oil on canvas) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 77.2x107.8x2.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAnchors Collection: Republic of Venice

Republic of Venice
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

Background imageAnchors Collection: Letter A: Admiral, anchor, ark

Letter A: Admiral, anchor, ark
DUV4216363 Letter A: Admiral, anchor, ark, apricot, bee. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter A: Admiral, anchor, ark, apricot, bee)

Background imageAnchors Collection: British Royal Navy uniform, 1795-1812 model

British Royal Navy uniform, 1795-1812 model
MMM5475224 British Royal Navy uniform, 1795-1812 model, worn by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), 1795-1812 (wool and silk); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: British Royal Navy uniform)

Background imageAnchors Collection: A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850

A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives, 1850
3330605 A demonstration of Captain Jernigan's method of saving lives

Background imageAnchors Collection: Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink

Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink
7342540 Commonplace workbook kept by William Spink, RN, including mathematical calculations and methods for calculating at sea, 1697-1705 (paper, ink) by Spink

Background imageAnchors Collection: South Sea Whale Fishery: Amelia Wilson and Castor off Buoro

South Sea Whale Fishery: Amelia Wilson and Castor off Buoro
530713 South Sea Whale Fishery: Amelia Wilson and Castor off Buoro. Aquatint after John Huggins published 1825. Factory ship at anchor while crew in boats harpoon Sperm Whales

Background imageAnchors Collection: A merchant ship at anchor, c.1780 (pen, ink, wash, graphite)

A merchant ship at anchor, c.1780 (pen, ink, wash, graphite)
7341812 A merchant ship at anchor, c.1780 (pen, ink, wash, graphite) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 18.6x25.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAnchors Collection: Minister of the Navy: child dresses as sailor and sits on an anchor

Minister of the Navy: child dresses as sailor and sits on an anchor
DUV4218265 Minister of the Navy: child dresses as sailor and sits on an anchor. Series of 11 chromolithographs on a dore background: The Ministers. Unknown printer and publisher. Around 1880

Background imageAnchors Collection: Ships in ordinary at Devonport, c.1850 (watercolour)

Ships in ordinary at Devonport, c.1850 (watercolour)
7341718 Ships in ordinary at Devonport, c.1850 (watercolour) by Condy, Nicholas (1793-1857); 10.7x16.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Nicholas Matthew Condy)

Background imageAnchors Collection: Surround the anchor (raise the anchor and pass the cork ring)

Surround the anchor (raise the anchor and pass the cork ring)
MMM5481739 Surround the anchor (raise the anchor and pass the cork ring). Color lithograph, 19th century, by W.Kohler (?). by Kohler, W

Background imageAnchors Collection: Algeria, Algiers: The Admiraut with sailors, boats, oars and anchors on the dock, 1900

Algeria, Algiers: The Admiraut with sailors, boats, oars and anchors on the dock, 1900
LUX4766490 Algeria, Algiers: The Admiraut with sailors, boats, oars and anchors on the dock, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: The Admiraut with sailors, boats, oars and anchors on the dock)



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EDITORS COMMENTS

Anchors have long been a symbol of strength, stability, and resilience. From the United States Naval Construction Battalions, known as Seabees, who rely on anchors to secure their ships during construction projects, to historic landmarks like Carrickfergus Castle & Harbour in Co Antrim, Ireland that stand tall with the help of these mighty devices. The importance can be traced back centuries ago. In July 1852, at the Royal Dockyard in Sheerness, trials were conducted to test the effectiveness of different anchor designs. Picture No. 10768000 captures this momentous event where engineers worked tirelessly to perfect this essential maritime tool. Even Queen Elizabeth recognized the significance during World War II when she famously said: "In times like these we need an anchor. " Anchors not only provide physical stability but also serve as a metaphorical anchor for hope and security during challenging times. Francis Aldis search and signalling light may guide ships safely home while lanterns illuminate dark waters; it is ultimately anchors that keep them steady amidst turbulent waves. Just like The Crane on the Antwerp quay depicted in a frozen Scheldt painting from 1622 - strong and unyielding against harsh conditions. During wartime or peaceful voyages alike, anchors play a crucial role. A WW2 Valentine's Card Interior featuring the Queen Of Hearts reminds us that love can be an anchor for our souls even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Artists throughout history have captured the beauty and power through their masterpieces. Shipping at anchor offshore in a calm sea painted around c. 1650-60 portrays tranquility brought by these steadfast devices. From Louis Vaz de Camoens' tempera on canvas piece from c. 1800 depicting maritime scenes to altarpieces such as The martyrdom of St Clement created in 1725 using oil on canvas technique - all showcase how deeply ingrained they can in our culture and history.

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