Reaming iron, shipwright's tool
Donated by Messrs Robb Caledon Shipbuilders Ltd.
Museum number 1976-1473
This hand tool served as a wedge to open the seams between the wooden hull planks before caulking took place
Reaming iron, shipwright's tool
Donated by Messrs Robb Caledon Shipbuilders Ltd.
Museum number 1976-1473
This hand tool served as a wedge to open the seams between the wooden hull planks before caulking took place
Links:
[1] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/collectiontype/history-working-life
[2] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/marine-ship-building
[3] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectname/tool
[4] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/sites/default/files/adlib/no_photo.jpg