iron, flagging

Flagging iron. Iron rod, one end flattened. The other end divided into two prongs bent over at right angles. End of one is flat. The other T-shaped. Used to force joints apart so that rush (plant) can be inserted as a seal for a barrel. Cooper's tool.

Object Details

ID: TOS0728
Type: iron, flagging
Display location: Not on display
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 68 x 500 x 90 mm