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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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)