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Sledge
Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. A heavy sledge for short journeys. Wooden, with solid runners with holes cut through to reduce weight, metal shod. Cross pieces lashed on with raw hide.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA4069 |
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| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Sledge |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876 |
| Date made: | ca.1875 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 238 mm x 2020 mm x 990 mm x 27 kg |