Thesaurus Term/Concept: BLOCK

Identifier -41
Class MDA OBJECT TYPE
Status Candidate
Index? Yes
Scope Note A wooden or metal case in which one or more sheaves (revolving wheels) are fitted. Used in a ship either as part of a purchase to increase the mechanical power applied to ropes or to lead them to convenient positions for handling.

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Find Type BLOCK (Early 20th Century - 1919 AD to 1922 AD)
Find Type BLOCK (Edwardian to Early 20th Century - 1908 AD to 1928 AD)
Find Type BLOCK (Post Medieval to Modern - 1540 AD to 2050 AD)
Find Type BLOCK (Unknown date)
Find Type BLOCK (Victorian to First World War - 1891 AD? to 1914 AD)
Find Type BLOCK (Victorian to First World War - 1891 AD? to 1914 AD)
Find Type BLOCK (Victorian to Second World War - 1853 AD to 1940 AD)