OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Utensil

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONNepean Historical Society

REG NO.6014

HISTORY

Probably used on sailing ships many years ago and thrown overboard when handle broke

DESCRIPTION

Utensil used to hold hot pitch for caulking joints in wooden decking on ships

SUBJECTS

Sailing ships, Woodworking tools

KEYWORDS

Sailing ships, Woodworking tools