Equipment - Ship's Wheel, Mid to late 20th century

Historical information

This wooden ship's wheel with six turned spokes is small and could have been used for steering a small boat.

Significance

The decorative ship's wheel is an example of the basic design used for marine vessels for centuries that continues to be used today.,

Physical description

Ship's wheel, wooden dark polished, with six turned spokes and a round centre hole.

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