Untitled
Category
Metalwork
Date
1800 - 1820
Materials
Brass, Rope, Cord
Measurements
140 mm (Width); 1170 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 217248
Summary
A historic ship's log for tracking the ships position. Made up of two brass parts joined together with rope and cord. One of the metal parts is a rocket-type shape with four fins. On each of the fins there is a stamp with an anchor and the letters T.W. CHERUB, possibly relating to HMS Cherub (a Navy ship built in 1806). The other metal part is a rhombus shape attached to the rope at one end and with a hole at the other end and a larger hole through the centre.
Marks and inscriptions
On all four fins: Image of an anchor, with TW CHERUB imprinted on. At the fin section: Can't read all the text but can make out 'WALKER' and [made in] ENGLAND.