Category
Furniture
Medium
Wood w metal bands
Distinguishing marks
Zane grey Liberty ship hatch covers
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1943-44
Size and dimensions of this item
About 60 x 28. & 30x 28
Weight
Approx 110-130. Smaller piece half of that
Long Description
From ship Zane Grey scuttled off NC coast 1974. Used in wwII built in San Diego , California shipbuilder works. Hatch covers from covering holds below. Heavy wood with metal bands and grab handles on the end to protect wood when placed on steel frames above the hold. Similar ship in San Francisco dock. 1 full piece for coffee table. 1 cut in half for end table. Both repurposed by sub sea artifacts in the 90's in Annapolis md.
History
Used in wwII for delivery of war supplies and soldiers
Price Paid (If known)
About 900 in 1993
For Sale?
No