Main deck capstan

Portguese Navy and Alfeite Shipyard1998

Frigate D. Fernando II e Glória
Almada, Portugal

Winch used for lifting small crafts, anchor, rigging and others weights. It was manned by around 42 crewmembers, using bars placed in the existing quadrangular cavities, in order to allow its maneuver

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Title: Main deck capstan
Creator: Portguese Navy, Alfeite Shipyard
Date Created: 1998
Location: Alfeite, Almada
Type: Nautical

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