Classic Ship Anchor Diagram - Historical Nautical Equipment Explained #1766978 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white engraving depicts a classic Admiralty-pattern anchor, widely used in sailing vessels from the 18th to early 20th centuries. Labeled parts include the shank (b), two flukes (d), wooden stock (a), and ring (c), illustrating how the stock ensures the flukes dig into the seabed. The image reflects historical naval engineering and is commonly found in maritime manuals and encyclopedias.

Used in educational articles, museum exhibits, or nautical history websites to explain anchor mechanics; targets users researching maritime technology, antique tools, or shipbuilding heritage.