17th century armada chest with 9 bolts

[fernando]

I know nothing of these things either ... or of any things at all .
It just came to my mind that many orientation devices are invented to serve in firm land and later adapted for naval or navigation use; such is the case of the extremely significant astrolabe.

[M ELEY]

Excellent point,though,Fernando.The graphometer isn't used in navigation (my typo error), but could be used at sea in both an engineering capacity or possible military usage, such as for determining the best place to storm a coastline, etc. Off-topic, sorry.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

... Off-topic, sorry.

Man shall not live by bread alone

[Marcus den toom]

another example that is for sale, minimum bid 280 great britttain pounds.
Measures 17" long x 7 3/4" deep x 9" high, opening to reveal green painted interior.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by fernando

Man shall not live by bread alone

Still, for an off forum scope topic, this 'chest parade' has gone a fair long way ... prices and all

[VANDOO]

A INTERESTING OFF TOPIC INDEED AARGH! I LIKE PIRATES AS WELL.
THE MENTION OF THE CHEST BEING COVERED WITH BLACK TAR COULD POINT TO A LIKELY USE ON SHIPS AS IT WOULD SERVE WELL TO PROTECT FROM SALT WATER AND TAR WAS READILY AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL USES ON SAILING SHIPS. THOUGH THE CHESTS COULD BE BROKEN INTO I THINK THEIR MAIN PURPOSE WAS TO KEEP OUT SNEAK THEIVES WHO COULD TAKE A LITTLE OR SEE OR STEAL SECRET DOCUMENTS ECT. WITHOUT DETECTION IF THERE WAS EASY ACCESS. LOCKED CHESTS AND ROOMS WERE ALSO A DETRERRENT TO SAILORS GETTING INTO THE ARMS OR GROG.

[M ELEY]

Very nice...um...chest! Can't believe the prices being quoted, but again, if auction prices, they are always bid low.

Barry, good to see you on this side of the Forum! Didn't know you had an interest in pirate things, like Jim & I (and Fernando, too, I suspect! ).
Yes, tar & pitch were favorites for anything iron going to sea (actually, even some of the wood hafts to axes and clothing were tarred, such as hats). The salt air and stormy rain made 'weather-proof clothing and equipment ideal for this environment.

[fernando]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

... Didn't know you had an interest in pirate things, like Jim & I (and Fernando, too, I suspect! )..

Your suspicions are well founded, Mister Eley ... sir . I even have a skipper qualification; a steel hook that i can use on my right (handless) forearm; something you can't do, he, he

Originally Posted by M ELEY

... Yes, tar & pitch were favorites for anything iron going to sea (actually, even some of the wood hafts to axes and clothing were tarred, such as hats). The salt air and stormy rain made 'weather-proof clothing and equipment ideal for this environment.

As i have once mentioned here a few years ago, we can read in Portuguese ship's inventories from the XVI century that, bundles of onboard black swords (ESPADAS PRETAS DE BORDO) could be found in the contents. I wouldn't know what specific material was applied to them, but the intention was the same.