Sea Anchor
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This sea anchor was used to secure the Tingmissartoq in harbor or 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.
Credit:
National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number:
A20030068012
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