HMS Racehorse rope tag

Date made: Built 1806

Description: Sub-rectangular with pierced hole at one end. Stamped with the inscription;
'PO.19 AUGUST 1820
CABLE.13½.101'
PO was shorthand for Portsmouth, where the rope was probably issued.

Read about HMS Racehorse (1702)

Measurements: 185 mm x 60 mm; 98 g (weight)

Materials: metal: copper alloy

Object name: rope tag

Collection: Archaeology Collection

ID number: 2022-0037/0023

Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE

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