Windlass

Name/Title

Windlass

Entry/Object ID

1990.009.005

Description

Capstan or spool shaped metal piece. Base 3 1/4 inches, top 2 5/8 inches, height 3 1/4 inches. Seven inch handle is attached at one side of base. Small hole on top is identified by word "OIL" underneath. SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE: Winch originally used on a Dark Harbor 20. ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION: On top of windlass: MERRIMAN BROS BOSTON / NO 1A