Historical
Significance The Spanish Anchor is typical of seventeenth to
eighteenth century anchors. The general form associated with this time
period has a classic arrow shape with a long shank, angular arms, and a
wooden stock. Although the Spanish Anchor can be classified within a
particular temporal context, the nationality can only be elluded to
through knowledge of the trade routes that were established during the
era of merchantilism and the exploration of the New World.
Site
Illustration
An underwater map prepared to scale by Indiana University research
Research
Activities
Ongoing Indiana University Field Study Activities
Marine
Biology
Significant corals associated with Spanish Anchor.
Diver
Information
Basic dive site information for recreational divers.
Underwater
Tour
Tour of Spanish Anchor via web.
Underwater Science Program
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~scuba/spanchor/index.html
Last updated: October 22, 2001
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