Ship's Helm
Artist
Unknown
CultureAmerican
DateLate 19th century
MediumWood
Credit LineLoan from the Norfolk Police Museum
Object numberRL2005.8.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis ship's wheel was recovered from a partially submerged vessel in the southern branch of the Elizabeth River in 1919. It is one of the few artifacts that remain from the thousands of wooden ships that passed through Norfolk's harbor since the time of the city's first settlement in 1682.Label TextShip's Wheel, late 19th century On loan from the Norfolk Police Museum This ship's wheel was recovered from a partially submerged vessel in the southern branch of the Elizabeth River in 1919. It is one of the few artifacts that remain from the thousands of wooden ships that passed through Norfolk's harbor since the time of the city's first settlement in 1682.
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Late 19th century
1906-1907
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