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H.M.S. 'Thetis' chain pump part. Part of a chain pump - five copper links joined together (two still swivel). From the wreck of HMS 'Thetis' 1817. The pump is severely discoloured.
1817
National Maritime Museum

H.M.S. 'Thetis' copper bolts. Two copper bolts, one plain the other with washers attached. The bolts are bent and very corroded with barnacles attached. From the wreck of HMS 'Thetis' lost off Cape Frio 5th December 1830 with 800,000 d
1817
National Maritime Museum

H.M.S. 'Thetis' copper sheathing. Copper bolt from HMS 'Thetis' 1817 lost off Cape Frio 5th December 1830 with 800,000 dollars on board. The fittings were recovered from the bottom of Thetis Cove now known as Saco dos Ingléses i
1817
National Maritime Museum

H.M.S. 'Thetis' long copper bolt. Long copper bolt with a washer on one end. From the frigate H.M.S. 'Thetis' which was wrecked off Cape Frio, Brazil in 1830. The bolt is bent in various places and the surface is severely corroded.
1817
National Maritime Museum