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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Cast Iron Thimble

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Overview

Large cast iron thimble that is shaped like a teardrop and has a deep groove in its outer edge where the rope or cable would have been held.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-124-2024.122

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Material

Width

50 cm

Height or length

78 cm

Depth

25 cm

Contextual Information

Thimbles are used to protect the eyes of cable and rope slings from abrasion by providing a solid steel barrier between the fragile cable strands and the other rigging fitting used in the connection. Thimbles also prevent eye deformation or kinking by giving structure to the cable.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

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Parent records

ROOM 1.7 Marine

Busselton Historical Society

Busselton Historical Society

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