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Brass on the Top of the Capstan

Brass on the Top of the Capstan

This is the drumhead of the capstan that was used to raise the anchor of the USS Constitution. Capstan bars were inserted into the square holes, and the mechanism was turned clockwise.
Galleries: Ships, USS Constitution Museum
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, massachusetts, sailing ship, uss constitution, uss constitution museum
Photo Location: USS Constitution Museum, Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 5004×3632
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15299