From:South Georgia Museum

Name/TitleNet Gauge

About this objectBrass net gauge engraved with list of South Georgia Harbour Masters and Marine Officers.

Date Made1990 - 1992

Place MadeSOUTH GEORGIA

Medium and MaterialsBrass, wood, paint

Inscription and MarksInscription 1: Wooden section on handle, Method: Painted, Content: Harbour Masters/ South/ Georgia

Inscription 2: On gauge, Method: Engraved (with stencil), Content: C. Jones Nov 90 - Mar 91/ T. Beeching Apr 91 - Aug 91/J. Anderson Aug 91 - Jan 92/ T. Flood Jan 92 - may 92/ P. Lurcock May 92 - Sep 92

Inscription 3: On gauge, Method: Teaped/ stamped, Content: Net measurements from 176mm - 244mm

Inscription 4: Near base of front, Method: Engraved, Content: Outline of South Georgia

MeasurementsHeight - 345mm
Width - 250mm
Depth - 25mm

Subject and Association KeywordsSHACKLETON HOUSE

CollectionDonation

Credit LineMilitary/ Shackleton House
2001

Object TypeMaritime

Object numberSGHT.2009.15

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