A shell grab in Priddys Hard Armament Depot, Gosport, Hampshire

A large calibre shell grab in use in the Royal Naval Armament Depot at Priddys Hard, Gosport. The shell, seen from the right side of its base, is resting on wooden blocks and the grab has been released.

Object details

ID: N27244
Type: Negative
Materials: Glass plate negative
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19 April 1949
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 90 mm x 120 mm