Title
boathook
Mediumash, iron
Dimensions[H] __[W] __[D] __[Dia]1 3/4" __[L]7' 10 1/4" __[Remarks]Iron: [L] 13"
Object number1972.36.35
Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum
DescriptionAn iron boat hook with a snake head and a flat shank projecting above hook with a twist. A socket is at base of shank with a wooden tapered ended pole inserted.ProvenanceReceived with whaleboat brought from the Azores by Manuel P.S. Macedo & sold to Mrs Gracia Waters who gave it to New Bedford in 1969On View
Not on view
Peters, Charles E.
Macy, Josiah (Jr.)
