Now that you have read the story of the Home, 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 ropes in place
Deadeye: a flat, grooved, hardwood disk with three holes used to fasten ropes attached to sails
Engine Oiler: a part of the engine that held oil, so the moving parts worked smoothly
Fid: a cone-shaped, wooden peg used to open strands of rope
Mixing Bowl: dishware used for cooking or baking
Great job!
These artifacts were found on the schooner Home!
Belaying pin: a removable wooden pin fitted into the rail of a ship and used to hold ropes in place
Deadeye: a flat, grooved, hardwood disk with three holes used to fasten ropes attached to sails
Fid: a cone-shaped, wooden peg used to open strands of rope