Contributed by Maine State Museum
Description
Roves were metal pieces used like washers. They were used in shipbuilding and together with the caulking iron remind us of the success of the Popham Colony and the construction of the pinnace, VIRGINIA. They were commonly found in the central part of the Popham Colony's storehouse.
About This Item
- Title: Roves, Popham Colony, ca. 1607
- Creation Date: circa 1607
- Subject Date: circa 1607
- Location: Popham, Phippsburg, Sagadahoc County, ME
- Media: Iron
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Fortification--Maine--Phippsburg
- Forts & fortification--Maine--Phippsburg
- Historic sites--Maine--Phippsburg
- Popham Colony--Antiquities
- North America--Discovery and exploration
- Ships--Equipment and supplies
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