From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Objects Collection
Ballast bottle
Handmade ballast bottle found in water near Somesville landing in August 2009. Would have been used to carry fresh water on a ship; added ballast during voyage. Thinner glass at mouth of bottler than item 009.052.3
Details
Bottle, ballast
09/24/2009
MDIHS: Sound School House Row 3 Unit 3 Shelf 6, Artifact Box # 16
09/17/2009
12/16/2022
09/12/2024
