Equipment - Ship's Wheel, ca. 1900s

Significance

This ship's wheel is an example of a simple handmade wheel for a small boat and can be used for comparison with professional ship's wheels for large sailing ships.

Physical description

Ship's wheel, small, with wooden spokes and handles, painted yellow. One handle is broken off. Marked inscription in black pen. Circa 1900.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten: "B266"

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