Danforth Anchors
American Inventor, Richard Danforth, created our lightweight, versatile, and high-efficiency fluke-style anchor in 1939 for use aboard World War II landing craft. Every Ounce Must Count, as described in the June 1943 edition of Motor Boating, has remained a staple in our design and high quality production of the worlds most trusted anchor. To this day, our historic anchor continues making history at times when trust matters most.
Basic Information
- Category: Marine Accessories
- Founded: 1939
- Headquarters: Baltimore, MD
- Website: danforthanchors.com
Documented Facts
- Phone: (404) 344-0000
- Email: sales@tiedown.com
Evidence and Sources
- Danforth Anchors — Official Site (official)
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- Last verified: 2025-10-28T07:09:59.704Z
AI summary
American Inventor, Richard Danforth, created our lightweight, versatile, and high-efficiency fluke-style anchor in 1939 for use aboard World War II landing craft. Every Ounce Must Count, as described in the June 1943 edition of Motor Boating, has remained a staple in our design and high quality production of the worlds most trusted anchor. To this day, our historic anchor continues making history at times when trust matters most.
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