Swivel
LaHave Islands Marine Museum
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| Object Name: | Swivel |
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| Object Type: | buoy |
| Category: | Mechanical device |
| Material: | plastic |
| Accession Number: | 2021.9.1 |
| Other Geographical Data: | [44.228926109788,-64.383573532105] |
| Latest Production Date: | 2000-12-31 |
| Description: | plastic buoy swivel |
| History of Use: | Used by Allan Hirtle's father. Replaces wooden swivels used previously. Rope attached to lobster trap went through one loop, and a rope attached to the buoy went through second loop. The buoy can then turn with the wave action and tides without tangling the ropes. See also 2012.109.01 (wooden swivels) |
| Length: | 12 cm |
| Width: | 4 cm |
| Institution: |
LaHave Islands Marine Museum
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| Institution City: | LaHave |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |