Chain boom link

A link from the Portsmouth harbour chain boom. Large elongated oval wrought iron link. It is hand-forged with parallel sides and semicircular ends. The longitudinal layers of iron are very evident, but the join is well made and not obvious. The iron bar from which the link is made is of irregular squarish section, narrower at the ends.

Object Details

ID: REL0809
Collection: Relics
Type: Chain boom link
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Places: Portsmouth
Date made: 17C
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 1100 mm x 330 mm x 65 mm x 61 kg