Historical information
This drum winch was used by the Pilot Service to haul dinghies into the work shed in Tobin Drive Queenscliff. It was situated on the slip way on the fishermen's pier.
Significance
This drum winch was used by the Pilot Service when it was situated on the slip way on the fishermen's pier in Queenscliff.
Physical description
Drum winch used by the Port Phillip Pilots
Subjects
References
- Drum Winch A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in (wind up) or let out (wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or cable. In its simplest form, it consists of a spool (or drum) attached to a hand crank. More complex designs have gear assemblies and can be powered by electric, hydraulic, pneumatic or internal combustion drives.
