cat-o'-nine-tails

Replica cat-o'-nine-tails as used in the Swedish navy. The cat taken out of use in the articles of war 1798. Reconstruction based on 'Forta Huingssamling for Kongl Mj:ts flotta' S.W. Gunther (4th edition 1857). Made of thick piece of rope, nine tails, three knots per tail.

Object Details

ID: TOA0075
Collection: Punishment and restraint
Type: cat-o'-nine-tails
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Berkeman, Sune
Date made: 1970s
People: Swedish Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 630 x 35 mm
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