H.M.S. 'Worcester' belaying pin

Belaying pin used on HMS 'Worcester' 1860 with some grazing on the handle and damage to the narrow end. It was given to Lieutenant Commander. Kenneth-Frank Nelson-Curryer (1921-1983) when he left 'Worcester' as a cadet in 1939.

Object Details

ID: REL0440
Collection: Relics
Type: Belaying pin
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Worcester (1860)
Date made: circa 1939
People: Nelson-Curryer, Kenneth Frank
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 495 mm; Diameter: 41 mm