Locking Pawl for Anchor Chains.
Description:
Patent for a new and improved locking pawl for anchor chains. This design is "to provide a novel combination of parts whereby the rising and falling and horizontally-moving clamping-block can be rigidly locked in its engagement with the cable to stop the latter; also, to provide novel means for protecting the wood-work of the vessel from wear as the cable is moved" (lines 13-19).
Date:
February 19, 1884
Creator:
Lucas, Thomas P.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department