HMS Racehorse sheeting
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Folded, probably piece of copper plate from the hull of the ship to protect the wood from salt-water and pests.
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Measurements: 120 mm x 15 mm; 64 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy
Object name: sheeting
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1974-0251/17
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE