BOSUN'S SEAT

H1989.326

Former Kalgoorlie Mining Associates property. Hand made wooden swing seat with steel cable threaded through holes at four corners and joined into loop at top. Chain, cable fastened to two corners by spring clasps to hang down - has rubber pieces of pipe threaded onto cable. Used for paint or repair jobs on headframes or large structures. Occasionally used in mine rescues.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1989.326
Accession Date: 18 May 1989

Material

Wood/Wood

Wood, steel cable

Wood
Steel/Metal

Measurement

length620mm
width260mm
height600mm

 

 

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