Barrel hoop

A barrel hoop that was taken from the wreck of an unidentified merchantman circa 1780-1815, found in the South Edinburgh Channel, Thames Estuary. The barrel hoop is severely corroded.

Object Details

ID: REL0771
Collection: Relics
Type: Barrel hoop
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1780-1815
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 62 mm x 400 mm x 290 mm