Thesaurus Term/Concept: SHEATHING
| Identifier | 143031 |
|---|---|
| Class | MDA OBJECT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A covering of thin copper plates secured, on top of a layer of tar and horsehair, to the bottom of wooden ships to protect the hull against weeds, barnacles and especially Teredo navalis, a wood-boring worm prevalent in tropical seas. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Find Type | SHEATHING (Georgian - 1750 AD to 1805 AD) |
| Find Type | SHEATHING (Georgian to Victorian - 1800 AD to 1890 AD) |
| Find Type | SHEATHING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD) |
| Find Type | SHEATHING (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD) |
| Find Type | SHEATHING (Victorian to Mid 20th Century - 1900 AD to 1950 AD) |