Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Byer’s improved stockless anchor, 1953
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
1. Byer’s improved stockless anchor, 1953 Marker
This is one of the two main anchors from Ark Royal, the Royal Navy's last conventional aircraft carrier. Updated during her life with the addition of steam catapults, mirror landing gear and an angled flight deck, she was able to operate the most modern naval aircraft of her time.
This anchor, manufactured by W. L. Byers & Co. of Sunderland in 1953, weighs 9.5 tons (9.63 tonnes). It is typical of those required for a major warship. EQS0187
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 51° 28.874′ N, 0° 0.334′ W. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Trafalgar Road and King William Walk, on the right when traveling east. Located at the National Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwich, England SE10 9LW, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hall’s improved stockless anchor, 1963 (a few steps from this marker); Turkish Bronze Gun (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bellot Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Britain's Oldest Brewer (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); New Zealand Memorial
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
2. Byer’s improved stockless anchor, 1953
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 28, 2018
3. The National Maritime Museum
Byer’s anchor is on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
