Iron bolt from the wreck of the 'Royal George'

An iron bolt with screw end, retrieved from the wreck site of the ship of the line 'Royal George', which sank in Spithead in 1782. The screw is degrading towards the middle and is starting to rust.

Object Details

ID: REL0353
Collection: Relics
Type: Bolt
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Royal George (1756)
Date made: ca.1782
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 82 mm; Diameter: 32 mm