Ice drag

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Iron, two pronged hook, ring at other end to which attached a loop of rope and a wooden handle secured with finer lashing. "ICE CLAW" painted on.

Object Details

ID: AAA4040
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Ice drag
Display location: Display - Polar Worlds Gallery
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: 153 mm x 400 mm x 190 mm