Spike, Barge

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Spike, Barge

Entry/Object ID

1998.152.001

Description

Handforged metal log raft anchor spike. Used in timber industry. Pointed tip is pounded into a log boom and a chain threads through loop at top. The chain is wrapped around logs to form a raft. Also called log dog, boom dog, raft dog.