naval cot

1st World War type invalid cot made of Royal Naval canvas with brass eyelets to lace item up into a box shape. Stiffened with a batten at each end and three ropes for suspension. Two flaps in the base to lace in a bottom board. Extra material at sides to cover patient and keep them dry on deck. Used for transport and as an emergency bed.

Object Details

ID: ZBA0556
Collection: Ship equipment; Machinery and fittings
Type: naval cot
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3030 x 1685 mm
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