HMS Racehorse Nails
Date made: 19th Century
Description: Two complete, square profile, probably used to fix copper sheathing plates to the hull. Although the plates were copper, the nails were often made from brass as it was a stronger material.
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Measurements: 30 mm x 5 mm; 35 mm x 05 mm; 4 g; 2.6 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy
Object name: nails
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1968-0275e
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE
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