Wedge

Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875? Wooden wedge, semi-circular in section, with loop of rope attached by finer lashing.

Object Details

ID: AAA4060
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Wedge
Display location: Not on display
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 1875
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 190 mm x 60 mm x 60 mm