Name/Title
Weight, Heaving LineEntry/Object ID
2023.004.001Description
Lead sounding weight, used in marine navigation to take a reading of the depth of a body of water. Would have been used in conjunction with the indicator block also included in this accession to take a mechanical reading of depth, rather than relying on hand-counting. Warning: heavy metals (LEAD) used in construction: wear gloves and wash hands after handling.
