A 3,000 pound anchor from what is believed to be Blackbeard's Queen Anne's revenge was raised from the ocean floor May 27th where it had rested since 1718.
The recovery crew had originally planned to raise another anchor, but it was found to be too attached to the ballast pile, so this one was plan two.
Evidently, pirates had every day anchors as well as ones to be used for special occasions, much like people have every day dishes and special china. Two other anchors were used for storms or emergencies like when the ship might have to slip its anchor in order to get underway faster.
The one that was raised measured 11.4 feet long and had 7.7 foot arms.
Arrggh! Where's Me Anchor. --Cooter
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