Capstan bar from steamship METIS

capstan bar

SHIP & BOAT GEAR - CAPSTANS
USA, RI, Watch Hill
Before August 30, 1872
0 x 55.50 x 0

Oak capstan bar, salvaged from wreck of the steamer METIS, sunk in collision with schooner NETTIE CUSHING of Watch Hill, RI, night of 8/30/1872, with loss of 50-70 lives; 155 persons aboard at time of accident. Mate in command; Captain was Chas. L. Bush.


1933.25

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