 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1813 -
Description: Cylindrical hollow object, flared at each end. Comes from ship's bow, where the anchor chain passed through, and is very heavy. It appears to be made of lead or is lead lined. The cylinder is angular and quite large. From the bow of the City of Edinburgh shipwreck. The City of Edinburgh was built 1813 and wrecked off Prime Seal Island onJuly 11, 1840. Format: realia Object: parts of vessels (watercraft) Material: lead Titles: City of Edinburgh Hawsehole Lining Subjects: shipwrecks People/Orgs: City of Edinburgh (vessel) Places: Settlement Point, Flinders Island, Tasmania Institution: Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc. Object number: FHR_00320 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Furneaux Historical Research Association Inc.. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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