Historical information

The tack hammer was used by Mrs K D Baird (Joy Coutts CPLC 1936) in the christening of the Minervan IV on the 11th April 1981, Boat Race morning. The christening is mentioned in Ring-a-roo October 1981 p.8

Significance

The presentation of a christening hammer indicates the honour in which the owner was held by the school and also signifies the value placed by the school in both their rowing fleet and the people associated by name with the individual boats.

Physical description

Solid brass tack hammer with magnetic tips. Varnished wooden handle. Engraved head.

Inscriptions & markings

Front of head: PRESENTED TO / MRS K D BAIRD / 11TH APRIL / 1981
Head verso: Minervan IV
Maker's mark: GWMOUNT / PAT 282222