Equipment model; Deadeye model
Scale: Unknown. A large scale working model of a varnished wooden deadeye, enclosed by a metal strop in brass which can be released with the removal of a pin. This particular deadeye is the lower of a pair and is complete with the angled chainplate for bolting to the hull below the channels. There is a elongated brass chain loop which is also complete with a hinged section allowing the deadeye to be quickly released from the chainplate. There is an original metal display label painted black and inscribed "Deadeye fitted with binding-strop and chain". Wooden deadeye inscribed with catalogue reference number.
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Object Details
ID: | SLR2454 |
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Collection: | Ship models |
Type: | Equipment model; Deadeye model |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | Unknown |
People: | South Kensington Museum |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall model: 175 x 50 x 25 mm |