OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Instruction Plate

MEDIAObject

COLLECTIONNepean Historical Society

REG NO.1849

HISTORY

Used in event of shipwreck

DESCRIPTION

Instructions in English, German, French and Norwegian(?) for fastening tail block to lower mast before firing rocket. Printed on wooden plank with hole for rope attachment.

KEYWORDS

Maritime technology / communication / signals / rescue / shipwrecks