HMS Racehorse thimble
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Complete, penannular ships thimble. When ropes had a loop in them, these metal thimbles were often added on the inside of the loop to reinforce them and prevent wear and tear.
Read about HMS Racehorse (1702)
Measurements: 58 mm (diameter); 47.8 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy (bronze)
Date found: 1983
Object name: thimble
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 2022-0037/0030
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE