Antique Mooring Capstan Anchor Windlass Providence RI Ships Vessel Merchant

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Antique Mooring Capstan Anchor Windlass Providence RI Ships Vessel Merchant
A capstan is a revolving wooden or steel
"VERTICAL SPINDLE"
mounted on a drum that is rotated manually, or driven by steam or electric power.
Sailor's used capstans as pulleys to move very heavy equipment
on or about their vessels, with rope , chain, or cable.
Sailors would place long wood or steel poles in the top holes and
walk clock or counter clockwise, as rope , chain or cable coiled
around the center of the unit creating great leverage, for pulling or lifting.
The one shown above is a genuine
"ANTIQUE"
"MANUAL OR CRANK CAPSTAN"
Made by the famous
"AMERICAN SHIP WNDLASS COMPANY"
Founded by
COL. JOE MANTON
in
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, U.S.A.
Nice Old Capstan, no cap, but otherwise in good condition.
S/H Pickup would be best, but happy to work with your shipper.
. pallet fee.