Sounding Lead (11A18)
This sounding lead was found on the south side of the Breakwater, towards the western end. The lead is a tapered octagonal in section, has a hole at the top to attach a rope and a depression in the base to take tallow for seabed samples. The lead weighs 26.5lb and is inscribed 'XXVIIII' (29)
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