A London docker's case hook.

London docker's case hook. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H4360

Description: This curved steel 'S' hook with a horizontal wooden handle was used on the ships of the Ben Line by Mr JJ Clark of Woolwich. The hook was used to pick up items such as sacks and bales.

Creator: Unknown

Date: c.1936

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London