ABANDONED. Science Fiction Anthology - Contained story with Robot worshipped as a god/Earth thrown into Sun

[Norm017]

I am looking for the title of a science fiction anthology I read over 20 years ago. All I can remember from it is one story.

The plot involves a 'robot' landing on a Pacific island in the distant past and becoming worshiped by the natives as a god.

Flash forward to the present and after various things happen (Mostly during WWII) the 'god' is bombarded by the main guns of a US Navy Destroyer(?), this provides the final impetus to complete its programming.

The resulting explosion kicks the Earth out of it's orbit and into the Sun.

I read it in high-school, and as with most good stories all I can remember is the plot.

Can anyone assist.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Norm017, are you still looking for this or did you find it?

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

No response, moving to Abandoned.