Looking for a picture of Northill folding anchor

[James]

I have just acquired a stainless folding Northill anchor. It is very unique and by my account seems to be missing a crossarm. I can tell that it has been re-engineered somewhat by the use of a nail in place of a connecting pin. I have no information except what I could find on the internet saying that it was a good anchor and that it was used alot by commercial mariners. I have the means to rebuild if I only knew what the missing cross arm looked like and how it was attached. I believe that it was called a seaplane anchor. Just curious if anyone knew anything that would help. If anyone has a photo that you could send to outland@onslowonline.net . Thanks, James

 

[Rod Johnson,]

Northill Anchor

My first try to post this picture seems to have failed, but here is a drawing of a Northill, hope it helps.

 

[James]

Folding is the key word!

Hello Rod, thanks for the help, but what I am looking is a picture of the Folding Version or seaplane version that will help me see what is missing. I know the style or look of the Northill, but not the pieces that are missing. Have you heard of this anchor before? Thanks, James

 

[Rod Johnson,]

I thought they all "folded"

I was under the assumption that all Northill anchors "folded", in the sense that the stock is held in by a pin, and after removing the pin the stock slides out to fit alongside the shank. I remember seeing this in Chapmans I think? I guess I must have seen it in my Dad's copy of Chapmans (1960's vintage), because my newer copy (62nd Edition) doesn't have it. Did you try a search under "Northill", I seem to recall that there is still a company making these anchors, and maybe they'd have some kind of instructions.

 

[James]

Still puzzeled but not giving up

Thanks Rod, I have done some research on the net only to find pics of the heavier cast looking anchors. I am sure they could be disassembled in some way to help stowage. The anchor I have is stainless and literally folds much like the grappnel beach type anchors. It should not have any removable parts I would think. I could be wrong since there are some missing pieces. I searched the patents office by the number on the anchor. It revealed some interesting but confusing drawings. (1933-1941) It seems there were two versions (single or double fluked) The single fluke version looked like a bruce with a cross arm. I have the double fluke. I understand that Danforth bought Northill out. some time ago That is all I know to date. I am still hunting for a pic so it may help make some sence of the patent information. Thanks, James

 

[Rod Johnson,]

1968-9 Chapmans

I found a picture of a Northhill anchor in both folded and unfolded position on the 1968-9 edition of Chapmans. Maybe a local Library or such has a copy? I can try to scan the pic, maybe that will help.