Sounding chain

Thirty foot sounding chain with conical sounding 7lb lead; brass links; brass handle; Each 12" is marked by a brass tally set in the link. Has cyrillic script on the other side of the tally with the maker's information.

Object Details

ID: NAV0695
Type: Sounding chain
Display location: Not on display
Creator: James Chesterman and Co
Places: Sheffield
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 130 mm x 320 mm x 300 mm