Mooring Anchor

Mooring Anchor (HM1PPD)

Location: Pensacola, FL 32502 Escambia County
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Country: United States of America
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N 30° 24.468', W 87° 12.626'

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Florida Public Archaeology Network

Mooring anchors like this one were lowered into Pensacola Bay during the 1800s. A pair of buoyed mooring anchors connected by a long, heavy chain gave sailing ships a place to moor (tie up) while waiting to enter Pensacola's harbor to load or unload cargo.

This three-ton mooring anchor was discovered in Pensacola Bay by the U.S. Navy in 1965. It was recovered and displayed behind Old Christ Church for many years before being moved to its current location.
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HM NumberHM1PPD
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Placed ByUniversity of West Florida
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Date Added Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 at 9:02am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16R E 479787 N 3363993
Decimal Degrees30.40780000, -87.21043333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 30° 24.468', W 87° 12.626'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds30° 24' 28.08" N, 87° 12' 37.56" W
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Area Code(s)850
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 207 E Main St, Pensacola FL 32502, US
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