Gloucester City has placed a plaque on the anchor that was moved from the former Coast Guard Base to the City Marina in August 2007 explaining it origin. When the anchor was moved to its new location there was some remarks about the swastika symbol stamped into the anchor. To clear up any misunderstanding the City had the plaque made. It reads as follows:This anchor came from the cargo ship \”Saint Ambroise\” launched in Saunderland, England in 1919. The anchor is stamped with an upright swastika which represents the Hindu symbol for long life, good health and good luck. This swastika should not be confused with the off-set swastika that symbolized the evil and tyranny of Nazi Germany
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