Hammer Head
Physical Object
1986.008.0772
Santa Margarita (1622)
circa 1620
An iron hammerhead from the wreck of the 1622 galleon Santa Margarita. A small portion of the wood handle has been preserved, too. It is a relatively small hammer, at 13.9 centimeters long. It was probably used for tacks, nails, and lighter smithing and repair work.
14 cm L , Item (Overall)