HMS Racehorse nails
Date made: Built 1806
Description: Complete, round head square profile, probably used to fix copper sheathing plates to the hull. Although the plates were copper, the nails were often made from brass as it was a stronger material.
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Measurements: 50 mm; 35 mm; 55 mm; 55 mm (length); 6.2 g; 4.9 g; 6.3 g (weight)
Materials: copper alloy
Object name: nails
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1968-0269h/1
Subject tags : #HMSRACEHORSE