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Deck Chock, USS San Diego, #2010-075-038

<p>A large oblong brass handle-like object called a deck chock. At the bottom are two square blocks that would have been inserted into the deck. Some of the original paint is still on the surface.</p>
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Title: Deck Chock, USS San Diego, #2010-075-038
Caption: Deck Chock from a WWI era ship, USS San Diego (ACR-6)
Description: This particular deck chock recovered from a WWI era Armored Cruiser, USS San Diego (ACR-6) would have been used to hold or secure lines on a ship.
Accession #: 2010-075-038
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