Cargo Hook Fragment Physical Object


Accession Number
1986.008.2104b
Category
Creation Date
circa 1700
Materials
Description
Hook fragment. One of three pieces. See also 1986.008.2104a, .2104c.
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

3.8 cm H x 3.9 cm W , Item (Overall)

21.3 g Weight