The "Other" Anchor Tile

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This decorated tile was on the floor of the side entrance to the Admin building.  It's more crudely executed but was of a similar size to the one in the Assembly Hall (see lower image).

The design shows a fouled anchor - a motif that's been used by the navy for more than 400 years.

Variations of this symbol are included in the design of the cap badge of most naval officers today and  it is the distinguishing device of the  Chief Petty Officer.  The fouled anchor is also the collar device of the midshipman.

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