One of a pair of handmade boat gripes for securing a boat in davits to a ship
Date20th century
Object number00047436
NameBoat gripe
MediumCanvas, rope, metal
DimensionsOverall (coiled up): 180 x 450 x 430 mm, 9900 g
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Trustees of the Sydney Training Depot
DescriptionOne of a pair of handmade boat gripes - a simple form of clamp used in boat building. It has an inner core of woven rope sewn into a canvas cover which is painted white, with a painted dark green strip across each end of the canvas cover. One end of the gripe features a triangular metal loop and the other a thick woven rope loop with a metal eyelet in its centre. A tag is attached with the handwritten text Gripes No 1 Cutter.
History
SignificanceThe gripe is typical of wooden boat construction equipment and demonstrates sailing technology and crafts. It is an excellent example of rope and canvas work.
before 1964
1890s - 1950s
1820s - 1830s
1930s
1930s
1930s