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The Rope That Winds around the Ship's Wheel

The Rope That Winds around the Ship's Wheel

This is the steering wheel of the USS Constitution. Cordage connected the wheel with the rudder, and it would wind around the center section.
Galleries: Ships, USS Constitution Museum, Wheel
Keywords: america's ship of state, boston, cordage, massachusetts, sailing ship, ship helm, steering wheel, 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: 3744×5616
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 42°22'20.73"N 71°03'23.54"W
Picture Number: 15302