Equipment - Belaying pin, Polly Woodside - 1885-1977, 1885-1977

Historical information

Belaying pins used on the Polly Woodside, former Rona, ship now berthed on the Yarra River.

Significance

The Polly Woodside was saved in the 1970s and use as a Maritime Museum until its collection was dispersed. Now one of the National Trust assets.
Some Mission's volunteers were also part of the team of volunteers restoring the Polly Woodside in the 1970s.

Inscriptions & markings

Painted: 1885 POLLY WOODSIDE 1977

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