Service vessel; Raft; Raft lifeline

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Scale: Unknown. A full hull model of a raft lifeline (circa 1817) made entirely in wood with metal and organic material fittings, parts of which show traces of cream paint, the remainder unpainted. The model consists of a large barrel or cask with a hinged opening on top, and rope grablines at either end fitted with cork floats. The barrel is attached to a section of wooden decking to illustrate how the raft is stowed on board. It is held in place by several ropes which could be cut away in the event of an emergency. The securing and stowage ropes are connected to a number of deadeyes. The hinged opening and hatch are square in section.

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Object Details

ID:	SLR1768
Collection:	Ship models
Type:	Full hull model
Display location:	Not on display
Creator:	Unknown
Date made:	circa 1817
Credit:	National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements:	Overall model: 400 x 816 x 600 mm; Base: 80 x 600 x 400 mm