Artifacts Tell a Story

Now that you have read the story of the Atlanta, think about which artifacts might have been found on the shipwreck. Drag the picture of the artifact to one of the boxes to see if you are right.

Artifact photos courtesy of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum

Belaying pin: a removable wooden pin fitted into the rail of a ship and used to hold running gear (ropes) in place
Fid: a cone-shaped, wooden peg used to open strands of rope
Griddle: a thin, cast iron pan used for cooking
Mixing Bowl: dishware used for cooking or baking
Steam Gauge: a circular instrument that measured steam under pressure

Yes! These artifacts were found on the passenger steamer Atlanta!

Griddle: a thin, cast iron pan used for cooking
Mixing Bowl: dishware used for cooking or baking
Steam Gauge: a circular instrument that measured steam under pressure

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