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Capstan
Capstan
Titles: Capstan (Supplied title)
Description: Cast iron cavel capstan. Manufactured by Red Wing Iron Works, Red Wing, Minnesota, circa 1970. Capstans are rotating machines used on sailing ships to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers.
Dates
- Approximately 1970 (Creation)
Creation
- made by: Red Wing Iron Works
Identifiers
- Accession Number: 1982.60.1
Holding Type: 3D Objects
Quantity: 1 item
Format
- Content Category: artifacts
Measurements
- 18 inches height
- 16 inches width
- 15 inches diameter (base)
Subjects
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Capstan
Capstan