Name/Title
Lead, SoundingEntry/Object ID
1998.094.001Description
Sounding lead plummet. Nautical device used to determine the depth and composition of ocean floor. Slightly tapered octagonal shaped cylinder made of solid lead. One end has an eye with 12" section of cotton cord attached, other end of lead has deep cone shaped depression with many deep grooves inside. These grooves were once filled with tallow or grease to attract samples of ocean floor, when heaved overboard.
