Copper Pin EOA:2022.79.1

Copper pin fragment from the wreck of the Earl Of Abergavenny. ID: EOA:2022.79.1 Collection: Earl of Abergavenny Classification: Ship’s structure/function Measurements: Length 900mm Diameter 320mm Date made: as yet unknown Display: not on display Manufacturer/Creator: as yet unknown Credit: Portland Museum Trust A large copper pin fragment which would have been used to attach the ship's outer and inner hull planks to its frame. Clearly stamped on the pin shaft are the initials OW. Whether this was an individual, a company, or a batch reference, the museum doesn't yet know and would appreciate any additional information. More information about the Diving into the Digital Archives of the Earl of Abergavenny project can be found [here](https://portlandmuseum.co.uk/earl-of-abergavenny/)