Roves, Popham Colony, ca. 1607
Contributed by Maine State Museum
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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.
Other Information
- Title: Roves, Popham Colony, ca. 1607
- Creation Date: circa 1607
- Subject Date: circa 1607
- Local Name: Popham
- Town: Phippsburg
- County: Sagadahoc
- State: ME
- Media: Iron
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine State Museum
83 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 287-2301
http://www.maine.gov/museum/index.html
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LC Subject Headings
Popham Colony--Antiquities
Historic sites--Maine--Phippsburg
Forts & fortification--Maine--Phippsburg
Fortification--Maine--Phippsburg
North America--Discovery and exploration
Ships--Equipment and supplies
Other Keywords
Fort St. George
ME
Maine
Maine's First Ship
Popham Colony
Raleigh Gilbert
VIRGINIA
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