Historical information

Handrails are used as a support feature for access ramps and stairs, a handrail helps prevent people from falling off and helps them keep their balance. This feature of handrails is very important, especially for young children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. These individuals, who usually have mobility issues, benefit from handrails as these objects allow them to get to their destination safely.

Handrails are also important equipment to have installed on vessels at sea where a safe footing cannot always be found.,

Significance

Handrails are an important piece of equipment to be fitted on sea vessels. This pair is an example of safety equipment used in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Similar rails continue to be fitted for safety.

Physical description

Handrails; marine safety rails. Two wooden rods painted grey, each with two alloy brackets for screwing to a flat surface.