Shovel, Ice

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Oak handle, iron blade riveted on. "FT" carved into handle.

Object Details

ID: AAA4041
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Shovel, Ice
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: 152 mm x 991 mm x 254 mm