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Gin Block


      Description: Iron gin single sheave block with swivel attached used in discharging cargo from sailing ships. Secured to lifting boom

Format: Realia
Object: freight handling equipment
Material: iron

Titles:
Gin Block

Subjects: sailing ships

Institution: Devonport Maritime Museum and Historical Society

Object number: DMH_00032

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