Collection	Marblehead Maritime Museum, Sponsored by Dr. Raymond F. Cole, Jr.
Date	1924
Description	Iron fragment from the USS Marblehead mounted on a wooden shield. It is two parts of the hull with a rivet holding them together. This is an example of steel construction used up until the mid 20th century which has been superseded by welding.
Dimensions	H-12.5 W-10 inches
Home Location	Maritime Room-USS Marblehead CL12 Display
Object ID	2007-300-03131
Object Name	Metal Fragment
Search Terms	USS Marblehead
Title	U.S.S Marblehead

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Last modified on: February 22, 2013