Marine Memorabilia [Marlin spike / Fid]

Object detail

Accession number

1978.153.2

Description

A Marlin spike or fid fashioned out of whale bone. Large conical spike with rounded end which has grooves cut into it and a hole for rope. Used in nautical ropework.

Media/Materials

Organic/Animal/Tooth/Mammal/Ivory/Whale Ivory

Credit Line

Marine Memorabilia [Marlin spike / Fid], 1978.153.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Marlinespike Tools & Equipment for Materials Textileworking T&E Needleworking Equipment

Collection type

Marine Heritage Transport

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