HMS Racehorse sheathing
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.
Read about HMS Racehorse (1702)
Measurements: 65 mm x 25 mm; 9.6 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy
Object name: sheathing
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1974-0251/18
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE