H.M.S. 'Thunderbolt' nut, bolt and washer

A large steel nut, bolt and washer that was taken from iron screw floating battery HMS 'Thunderbolt'. The end of the nut is broken whilst the rest of the nut, bolt and washer are both severely corroded.

Object Details

ID: REL0415
Collection: Relics
Type: Nut and bolt
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Thunderbolt 1856 [HMS]
Date made: 1856
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 238 mm; Diameter: 63 mm
Parts: H.M.S. 'Thunderbolt' nut, bolt and washer