Cargo Hook Physical Object
Accession Number
1986.008.2101Creation Date
circa 1700Description
In good condition. Half of ring is missing.
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
5.1 cm H x 9.1 cm W x 3.8 cm D , Item (Overall)
45.26 g Weight