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Sea Anchor

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This type of anchor was used to secure the plane in the open water.

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The Lindberghs brought along several types of anchors on their 1931 and 1933 survey flights to keep their airplane from moving with the wind or tide. Strong anchors and safe harbors were vital to protecting their airplane.

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National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

Accession Number: 
A20030068012
Photo Number: 
NASM 2014-02684
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Date: 
2014
Media Type: 
Artifact

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