Seaport in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Capstan

South Street Seaport Museum

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Capstan Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023

1. Capstan Marker

Inscription. This capstan made the job of hauling heavily loaded ropes easier; sailors would "walk the capstan 'round," pushing the wooden capstan bars. The line under load is turned around the capstan itself like a giant winch. The pawls, the tooth-like bits of metal that click into the notches at the bottom of the capstan, help prevent the capstan from reversing direction.

Erected by South Street Seaport Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 40° 42.331′ N, 74° 0.198′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Seaport. Marker can be reached from Pier 16 just south of East River Greenway, on the right when traveling south. The marker is onboard the Wavertree exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 167 John Street, New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wavertree (here, next to this marker); Forecastle Head (here, next to this marker); Cargo Hatches (here, next to this marker); Ambrose (a few steps from this marker); High Water Mark (a few steps from this marker); Forecastle (Crew's Quarters) (a few steps

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from this marker); W.O. Decker (a few steps from this marker); The Galley and Shipboard Food (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. A marker with identical information is elsewhere onboard the ship.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, July 13, 2023

2. Capstan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.