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Identifying Old Boat Parts

pete2009 · 2011-10-31 13:38:26

Hi all: Can anyone identify this? And give a possible age? I am trying to establish if this may have been from a trade ship, a large iron barque of about 1,500 tonnes that was wrecked in 1884. It was found within 1/4 mile on the shore where the boat was wrecked. Many thanks

31-10-2011 1:38pm

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pete2009

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Hi all:

Can anyone identify this? And give a possible age?

I am trying to establish if this may have been from a trade ship, a large iron barque of about 1,500 tonnes that was wrecked in 1884.

It was found within 1/4 mile on the shore where the boat was wrecked.

Many thanks

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#2 31-10-2011 1:44pm

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Photos attached:

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#3 31-10-2011 4:25pm

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I'd say they are through hull fittings for wast water, still used today.

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#4 31-10-2011 4:40pm

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Thanks Fergal..I'd say your spot on there.

Would the fittings vary in size in line with the size of the boat? ie: could this have come from a small vessel or is it likely to be a larger boat?

When you compare the photos the age difference becomes very apparent..still hard to call though. thanks again

Cheers

pete

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#5 31-10-2011 4:49pm

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You can buy them in any size depending on the water flow, a small one for a sink and a bigger one for cooling water from the engine and so on.

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