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From the collection of Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

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Tool - Measuring Tape

Measuring Tape

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Historical information

Lost on maiden voyage 40 miles from Cape Otway.

Physical description

A brass measuring tape recovered from the wreck of the Shomberg

Subjects

On display

Identifier

2000-134

Production methods

Mass produce

Materials

Brass

Measurements

Width: 5 centimetres, Depth: 1 centimetres

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Accessed 26 April 2024

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