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Description: | Large explosive harpoon with detachable explosive head decorated with cast diamond pattern and rounded nose. Four swivelling barbs, each one stamped with patenter's name, ring attachment linking head with double shank. Possibly acquired by Mr Christie of British ropes who sailed on 'Southern Venturer' Christian Salveson & Co in 1950.
Temporarily at Fort Nelson for fitting to gun.
caption: Record Shot - Do not reproduce. | Publisher: | "http://collections.rmg.co.uk/" | Rights holder: | "Royal Museums Greenwich" | Subjects: | British Ropes Southern Venturer fl.1950 Mrfl harpoons Christie | Source: | Royal Museums Greenwich | Identifier: | http://collections.rmg.co.uk/collections... | Go to resource |
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