Cargo Hook (1986.008.0795) by The Mel Fisher Maritime Museum on Sketchfab

Cargo Hook

Physical Object

Accession Number1986.008.0795

VesselNuestra Señora de Atocha (1622)

Datecirca 1620

Materials

Iron

DescriptionA 20-centimeter-tall, wrought-iron hook comes from the wreck of the 1622 galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. This hook would have been used in conjunction with a block and tackle rig to lift and carry heavy loads in and out of the ship.