Capstan Bars

Scale;Unknown. Model of three capstan bars lashed together with cord. Each bar is made from a light varnished wood and is finished with a tapering square section at one end which fits into the head of the capstan while the other end is smaller in section, drilled with a hole to take a rope swifter and finishes in a square and flush end.

Object Details

ID: SLR2421
Collection: Ship models
Type: Equipment model
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall model: 273 mm x 17mm x 18mm
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