Cargo Hook Physical Object


Accession Number
1986.008.2093
Category
Creation Date
circa 1700
Materials
Description
Missing tip and 25% of ring.
Boat hooks and cargo hooks were and still are a common find on ships. They are used to lift and move food stores, trade goods, and equipment on and off of the ship. They came in a variety of different sizes for their various different uses. Cargo hooks were attached to ropes using a thimble that reduced chaffing on the rope, while boat hooks would have been placed on the end of a pole.

Dimensions

7.2 cm H x 13.2 cm W x 5.1 cm D , Item (Overall)

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