broad axe
Botwood Heritage Park and Museums
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| Nom de l'objet : | broad axe |
|---|---|
| Type de l'objet : | axe |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | Tools and Equipment |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Woodworking |
| Groupe de l'objet : | Shipbuilding |
| Matériaux : | wood metal |
| Numéro d'accession : | 97-165 |
| Municipalité d'utilisation : | Northern Arm |
| Province d'utilisation : | Newfoundland |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada |
| Description : | The sides of the axe head is rounded along the sides and flat along the cutting edge. It has a long, wooden handle that is fastened through a hole on the opposite end of the metal blade. |
| Commentaires : | Shipyards were established in Botwood in the early 1900s. In 1905, Botwood was selected as the most suitable shipping port along the Exploits River. However, this port was not without its problems. The major issue was that the harbour in Botwood would completely fill with ice during the winter. A solution was established when railroad construction between Botwood and Grand Falls-Windsor began in 1908 to ease transportation efficiency and cost. |
| Longueur : | 84 |
| Largeur : | 23 |
| Profondeur : | 3 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Établissement : | Botwood Heritage Park and Museums |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Botwood |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland Labrador |