Stream anchor from Matthew Flinders' ship 'The Investigator'
Object type
Anchors
Object number
IR 3755.0001
Description
Stream anchor from Matthew Flinders' ship, the "Investigator". Large cast metal anchor, some corrosion.
Collection name
Matthew Flinders collection
Explorer
Captain Matthew Flinders
First to circumnavigate the Australian coast
Associated organisation
Underwater Explorers Club of South Australia
The club recovered the anchor in 1973
Associated place
Recherche Archipelago, WA, Australia
The site where Matthew Flinders lost two anchors from the 'Investigator'.
Date of event
1803
Stream anchor jettisoned from Matthew Flinders' ship 'Investigator' at Middle Island in 1803
Date of event
1973
Date recovered
Materials
Metal - non specific
Dimensions
Width: 1570mm
Height: 2500mm
Depth: 300mm
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