Darting gun iron from bark CHARLES W. MORGAN

darting gun iron

WHALING GEAR - GUNS
Temple, Lewis
metal; textile
Overall: 37 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 3/4 in.

Darting gun iron, Temple toggle iron. Scratched on one side of head, "B.K.C.W.M." (Bark CHARLES W. MORGAN), scratched on other side, "L.B." (Larboard boat). Tarred hemp served around loop at end of shank. Canvas covered wooden case for head, painted black.


1964.1452.A

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