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oldvultureface
26th of September 2009 (Sat), 18:55
Encountered this on vacation in Mackinaw City. I'm not nautically inclined.

http://i735.photobucket.com/albums/ww357/oldvultureface/POTN/IMG_7888.jpg
asysin2leads
26th of September 2009 (Sat), 19:06
Not sure what it's called, but there would be a rope or chain about the middle of the object. The square holes around the top would permit a bar of some sort to be used to "winch" the rope/chain. At least I think that's what it would be for.
Naturalist
26th of September 2009 (Sat), 19:07
Capstan.

These were used on the older ships. Each rectangular hole about the perimeter was fitted with a bar and people stood behind these and turned the capstan which raised the anchor.
oldvultureface
26th of September 2009 (Sat), 20:00
Thanks.:)
asysin2leads
26th of September 2009 (Sat), 21:06
Capstan.

These were used on the older ships. Each rectangular hole about the perimeter was fitted with a bar and people stood behind these and turned the capstan which raised the anchor.

Thanks. I know I've seen them before, but didn't know the name. I was even in the Navy and didn't know that. I guess that's what I get for spending all my time w/ Marines.