Set sail for free anchor coloring pages for kids. This collection of 24 detailed black and white coloring pages allows you to get in touch with your inner creative sailor!
Anchors have been used for thousands of years, and they are needed to help stop ships in place.
They will typically be dropped into the ocean while attached to a rope or cord, and the anchor will sink into the sand of the ocean bed.
Provided the anchor is heavy enough, it can help to keep even large ships in place. They’re not just practical but also an iconic seafaring symbol that many sailors identify with.
There are some incredible anchor designs featuring ocean settings, characters like mermaids, fish, and many more nautical elements for you to enjoy.
You can also expect some interesting facts about anchors and sailing, along with some tips on how to color the pages.
24 Free Anchor Coloring Pages To Print And Color
1. Anchor And Life Preserver Coloring PDF
As I touched on in the introduction, anchors aren’t just a tool used by sailors. Seeing that iconic hooked anchor shape brings to mind the promise of a seafaring adventure, and they’re often used as symbols of nautical institutions. Paired with a life preserver, it becomes even more iconic.
2. Anchor And Lighthouse Together
Lighthouses are just as iconic as anchors when it comes to nautical symbols, so pairing them together is the perfect combination! Lighthouses aren’t used quite as much these days as they used to be, but they’re still utilized by sailors to use as a visual reference.
3. Anchor And Mermaid Fantasy Design
If an anchor were to lie on the ocean floor, it would surely be an object of curiosity for a mermaid to discover. This mermaid has decided to use this one as a seat for her to sit on as she muses.
4. Anchor And Ship Wheel Nautical Design
I love this design, as it brings an anchor together with a classic ship wheel. These kinds of ship wheels were common on many sea vessels in past eras, but these days, ships typically have more modern wheel designs. Still, you can’t beat that classic shape!
5. Anchor On A Seabed
The deeper an anchor can lodge itself, the better! Anchors were used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, but these were typically much cruder, often made of rocks or stones. The Greeks are believed to have been the first people to create iron anchors.
6. Anchor In A Fishing Net
Fishing is one of the main vocations sailors will take on, and they will often use big nets to catch their fish. This net has not only caught some fish but also an anchor and a ship wheel! That seems like a net positive to me.
7. Anchor In A Mandala Style
Mandalas are so relaxing, and I also find the ocean to be calming. So, pairing a mandala design with a nautical design is a match made in heaven.
8. Anchor Resting On The Sea Floor
This anchor has come to rest on the ocean floor, but the rope is still pretty loose around it. The sailors on the ship will need to make the rope taut in order for it to be completely effective.
9. Anchor Surrounded By Bubbles
There are plenty of bubbles surrounding this anchor, and there are some interesting ways you can color them. For example, you could stick some beads, sequins, or other craft supplies over the bubbles instead of simply coloring them.
10. Anchor With A Banner
The banner over this anchor design would make it the perfect choice for a nautical logo! There is some empty space for you to utilize, and you could draw a slogan, logo or nautical phrase to make it more personalized.
11. Anchor With A Heavy Chain
Anchors used to be tied to ropes, but these days, they are sometimes attached to chains or cords for added durability. The weight of an anchor is just a part of what makes it effective. While the weight helps them to sink to the ocean floor, it’s the shape of an anchor that helps it lodge effectively in place.
12. Anchor With Compass
Set a course for fun as you color this incredibly detailed design. There are some great details on the rope, compass, and anchor, and they can be tricky to color easily. Some colored pens or pencils would do the trick, I reckon!
13. Anchor With A Coral Reef
Fish and other ocean creatures must be so confused when they see an anchor! I wonder what is going through the head of this fish as it investigates this anchor.
14. Anchor With Crab And Starfish
There is so much life on the ocean floor, and now you can color some of that life. Although there is a crab and some starfish with this anchor, you could draw even more of your favorite ocean creatures to add to the scene.
15. Anchor With Dolphins Coloring Sheet
I love dolphins, and I’m always happy to see them in any kind of design. They really help to make this anchor design even more stunning!
16. Anchor With Floral Designs
Adding some flowers to an anchor is a great way to bring some beauty from dry land to this underwater symbol!
17. Anchor With Seashells
Shells come in so many beautiful colors and patterns, so you have a lot of different ways to color the arrangement of shells in front of this anchor.
18. Anchor With Tropical Flowers
The tropical flowers in this scene make me think of Hawaii, and it helps to create a vacation vibe for this scene!
19. Anchor With Waves And Seagulls
The flowing water around this anchor looks so vibrant! When coloring a curled design like this, it can be easier if you use a paintbrush to get a fluid movement.
20. Cartoon Anchor With A Smiling Face
This next design is really fun as this anchor has been turned into a happy cartoon character. Why not take it even further by adding some cartoon versions of other things you would find underwater, like sharks or even a submarine?
21. Detailed Anchor With A Rope
Sailors are famous for their skills at tying knots with rope. It’s not just for showing off, though! They need to tie good knots for anchors, sails, and other important things associated with sailing.
22. Anchor With Hearts
Many people have a special love for the sea, whether it’s because of sailing, fishing or perhaps swimming. You could give this anchor design with hearts to someone you love who has a special connection with the ocean.
23. Simple Ship Anchor
Some of these anchor designs have been quite complex, but this one is nice and simple so that you can focus on the fun of coloring with no frustration.
24. Vintage Anchor Design Coloring Page
There is something nostalgic about an anchor, and this vintage design would lend itself well to some muted, old-fashioned colors.After You Color Your Anchor Pages
- Draw a ship deck background for the anchor to be a part of, complete with some sailors.
- Incorporate an anchor design into a scene from a story set under the sea, like The Little Mermaid or SpongeBob Squarepants.
- Buy some craft rope from an art store and stick it over the rope in the pictures.