shot, harpoon

Shot similar to Manby's mortar-barbed shot. Papier mâché shot with grapple attached. Linked by a shackle to a rope attached to a wooden bar which originally had four ropes attached each with a hook on the end (one missing.)

Object Details

ID: EQA0096
Collection: Ship equipment; Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: shot, harpoon
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection
Measurements: Overall: 1270 mm