Boarding Axe

Description:

Physical Description

Forged steel blade on wooden handle.

General History

The compact boarding axe was an effective weapon in close combat. While an effective in hand-to-hand combat, it was more effective as a tool. The boarding axe was used to clear the decks of lines and broken timbers. It was invaluable at removing hot shot which caused devastating fires on board ships. The hook of the axe was used to drag debris across the decks and over the side.

Associated Place: United Kingdom: Grand Bretagne

Subject: Naval HistoryRelated Event: Revolution and the New Nation

Subject:

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Exhibition: Price of Freedom

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Charles Bremner Hogg Jackson

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0399.0323Collector/Donor Number: M-0016Accession Number: 1980.0399Catalog Number: 1980.0399.0323

Object Name: axeOther Terms: axe; Edged Weapons; Navy; Boarding

Physical Description: iron (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 1/2 in x 22 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 21.59 cm x 57.15 cm x 3.81 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-cadc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_472371

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